Camps Viaduct – Almondell Country Park loop from East Calder

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Camps Viaduct – Almondell Country Park loop from East Calder

Moderate

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Camps Viaduct – Almondell Country Park loop from East Calder

02:59

11.4km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.48 km

Camps Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1885 this viaduct once carried the single-track mineral railway which served the local industry. The railway closed in 1956 but walkers can cross or walk underneath to get a view of the 9 arches.

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2.90 km

Mandela Bridge

Highlight • Monument

A tribute in West Lothian to those in South Africa who struggle for freedom and human dignity.

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5.40 km

Almond Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

Be sure to dismount and walk across. Signage has graffiti covering it so it may not be clear.

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5.54 km

Lin's Mill Aqueduct

Highlight • Structure

Lin's Mill Aqueduct carries the Union Canal over the River Almond.

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5.69 km

Union Canal Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

You need to walk the bike across here, but the view of the river below is wonderful. Inspiring and extraordinary infrastructure.

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5.87 km

Union Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Great bike path along the canal ;)

Translated by Google •

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9.03 km

Almondell Country Park

Highlight • Bridge

I think this needs re-classified, given the nature of the surfaces in Almondell I would not suggest it to be suitable for a road bike. MTB/Hybrid/CX/Gravel bikes should have no issue.

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11.3 km

One

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.23 km

3.06 km

1.88 km

1.25 km

Surfaces

3.07 km

2.75 km

2.60 km

1.79 km

803 m

398 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

12°C

8°C

90 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

February 3, 2024,Mid-Calder. Read COMMENTS information

Over time, some parts of a route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required.

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See pictures taken along the route, including screenshots of this route on Ordnance Survey mapping & Google Earth satellite view.

The route follows established paths.

There is walking on minor roads.
The Highway Code – Pedestrians: gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/rules-for-pedestrians-1-to-35