Avon Aqueduct – Stirling Family Graveyard loop from Polmont
Avon Aqueduct – Stirling Family Graveyard loop from Polmont
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Avon Aqueduct – Stirling Family Graveyard loop from Polmont
04:54
18.3km
220m
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: April 17, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
Get Directions
756 m
Union Canal Mile Marker 202
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
3.56 km
View of the Pond and Bridge
Highlight • Lake
4.18 km
View of the Canal Towards the Aqueduct
Highlight • Viewpoint
5.02 km
Avon Aqueduct
Highlight • Bridge
The aqueduct was built to a design by Hugh Baird, with advice from Thomas Telford, in tandem with the aqueducts at Slateford and Lin's Mill, with which it shares its design. Telford was not convinced that the stone arches were necessary in conjunction with the iron trough, but Baird used both on all three major aqueducts. Construction was carried out by Messrs. Craven, Whitaker and Nowell between 1819 and 1821, their success in building a stone bridge over the River Ouse making their tender for the contract "by far the most eligible."
The aqueduct straddles the border between the West Lothian and Falkirk Council areas, so has two Historic Scotland listings. The aqueduct is a category A listed building.
Tip by
5.84 km
Stirling Family Graveyard
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
6.20 km
Café at Rustic Stone Building
Highlight • Cafe
7.09 km
River Avon and Union Canal Aqueduct
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
8.22 km
View of the Avon Valley
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
18.3 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.19 km
6.74 km
1.57 km
1.53 km
103 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.42 km
4.75 km
3.67 km
1.28 km
1.18 km
912 m
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Elevation
Highest point (140 m)
Lowest point (60 m)
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Weather
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Friday 10 July
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