Murieston is a residential district situated on the southern edge of Livingston in West Lothian, Scotland. This area is characterized by its diverse landscapes, including mixed woodlands, the Murieston Water, and green spaces, which provide a setting for outdoor pursuits. The terrain offers opportunities for several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, jogging, and more. Its natural features, such as the Murieston Trail and Campridge Pond, contribute to a varied outdoor experience in Murieston.
106
Routes
4.4
(62)
Average rating
1786
People visited

3.0
(1)
4
riders
47.7km
04:05
790m
790m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

2.0
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5
riders
44.0km
03:01
400m
400m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.0
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12
riders
50.4km
02:42
240m
240m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
7
riders
20.6km
01:20
170m
170m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
161
riders
121km
05:22
890m
890m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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126
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

100
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

79
riders
59.3km
02:35
490m
490m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.7
(15)
76
hikers
11.4km
02:59
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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48
hikers
4.93km
01:19
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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38
hikers
5.12km
01:20
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

24
hikers
4.68km
01:15
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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36
runners
5.15km
00:32
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29
runners
6.71km
00:42
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

34
runners
11.1km
01:10
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
runners
8.00km
00:50
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
riders
56.9km
03:28
460m
460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
riders
74.2km
04:31
650m
650m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
16.8km
01:03
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
riders
56.4km
03:27
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

16
riders
43.8km
02:40
330m
330m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
riders
55.0km
03:22
540m
540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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12
riders
24.7km
01:31
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Murieston provides opportunities for a range of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features 99 routes across these sports. These routes have received an average rating of 4.45 stars from more than 20,000 visitors.
Murieston offers 50 dedicated road cycling routes. The area connects to broader cycling opportunities within West Lothian, including sections of the John Muir Way. For more information, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Murieston guide.
Murieston features 6 mountain biking routes, with additional easy mountain biking options. The Murieston Trail is suitable for mountain biking, offering a family-friendly gravel path. Details can be found in the MTB Trails around Murieston guide.
Murieston has 3 hiking routes, including the Murieston Trail, which is approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) long. Another option is the Linhouse Circular walk, which is 2.1 miles (3.4 km) and accesses the Linhouse Glen nature reserve. Explore options with the Hiking around Murieston guide.
The Murieston Trail is a family-friendly gravel path suitable for activities like hiking, jogging, and easy mountain biking. It follows the Murieston Water through woodlands. The trail features boardwalks and a meadow path, offering accessible outdoor experiences.
Murieston features the Murieston Water, which supports wildlife such as brown trout and dippers. Campridge Pond, a flooded limestone quarry, is a nature conservation area with viewing platforms. The area also includes mixed woodlands with old beech trees and the Linhouse Glen nature reserve.
Murieston is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 20,000 visitors having explored its routes. The 99 available routes across various sports have an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Murieston, including Road Cycling Routes around Murieston, MTB Trails around Murieston, and Hiking around Murieston. Other guides cover jogging, touring cycling, and gravel biking.
Information about Murieston can be found on the 'Our Murieston' website, which serves as an information hub for the area. The Murieston Community Council website also provides community-related details. For council services, the West Lothian Council Customer Information Service can be contacted.
The official community information hub for Murieston is 'Our Murieston', accessible via ourmurieston.co.uk. The Murieston Community Council also maintains a website at murieston.communitycouncil.org.uk.
Murieston offers 9 dedicated jogging routes. The Murieston Trail is a central path suitable for jogging, following the Murieston Water through woodlands. For more options, refer to the Running Trails around Murieston guide.
Murieston offers several traffic-free cycling routes suitable for touring bicycles and road bikes. These routes provide a safer environment for cycling away from vehicle traffic. Specific guides are available for Traffic-free bike rides around Murieston.

