Linlithgow Loch & Palace loop

Hiking trails & Routes

United Kingdom

Scotland

Lothian

Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Linlithgow Loch & Palace loop

Easy

4.6

(18)

425

hikers

Linlithgow Loch & Palace loop

01:00

3.89km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 25, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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662 m

View of Linlithgow Palace from Linlithgow Loch

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Linlithgow Loch is a shallow freshwater loch which is interesting as an example of how lakes can adapt to eutrophication. Over the years high levels of agricultural run off has …

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3.17 km

Linlithgow Palace

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Linlithgow Palace was built from 1424 and is best known as the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 - 8 February 1587). The palace fell into decline …

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3.89 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.79 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.28 km

1.25 km

1.01 km

234 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

4°C

52 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 22, 2026,2026-35 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Linlithgow (GeburtCastele Maria Stuart)

Linlithgow – Birthplace of Mary Stuart

A circuit around the idyllic Linlithgow Loch offers beautiful views and leads past the impressive Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Stuart (1542–1587). The former royal residence is picturesquely situated directly on the loch's shore and transports visitors back to the era of Mary Stuart and the turbulent history of the Scottish royal house.

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