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Cairnpapple Hill – Linlithgow Palace loop from Livingston North

Cairnpapple Hill – Linlithgow Palace loop from Livingston North

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Cairnpapple Hill – Linlithgow Palace loop from Livingston North

02:41

39.8km

490m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.3 km for 93 m

After 25.8 km for 150 m

After 29.2 km for 133 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.54 km

Cairnpapple Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

top opened whole year (watch steps), below ground access needs to be checked with the Historic Scotland.

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9.92 km

Korean War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Interesting bit of history, lovely trails up behind it too.

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16.9 km

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 when James VI moved the royal court to London in 1603, following his coronation as James I of England.

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17.6 km

Linlithgow Canal Centre and Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

The Canal Centre is open on the following dates during 2017:

Weekends

Every Saturday and Sunday from Saturday 15th April till Sunday 24th September.

Canal Centre: 1 pm – 4.30 pm

Tearoom: 1 pm – 4.30 pm (last orders at 4.15 pm)

Museum: 1 pm – 4.30 pm, Admission FREE.

Boat Trips: Town Boat Trips every 30 minutes between 2 pm and 4.30 pm and Aqueduct Cruises leaving at 2 pm.

Weekdays

Monday – Friday between 3rd July and 18th August.

Tearoom and Canal Museum: 2 – 4 pm.

Boat Trips: Town Boat Trips every 30 minutes between 2 pm and 4 pm.

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18.5 km

Linlithgow Loch

Highlight • Trail

Path circumnavigates the Loch with great views to the Palace. Take care and share - can be busy with walkers/dogs at weekends.

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22.2 km

The Burger Barn at The Park Bistro

Highlight • Restaurant

Converted cattle shed with 3 large arched windows serving local produce on an international menu. Food was lovely 🥰 pricier than a normal coffee stop but well worth it

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26.1 km

Auldhill Road, Bathgate Alps

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Maybe one of the lesser climbed Alps, great view from the top over to the Ochil hills of Fife

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31.6 km

Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

37.0 km

North Wood

Forest

39.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

11.0 km

6.31 km

4.65 km

3.93 km

2.10 km

289 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

12.4 km

10.2 km

2.50 km

1.45 km

277 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

18°C

10°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Cairnpapple Hill – Linlithgow Palace loop from Livingston North

Cairnpapple Hill

Korean War Memorial

Linlithgow Palace

Linlithgow Canal Centre and Tea Room

Linlithgow Loch

The Burger Barn at The Park Bistro

Auldhill Road, Bathgate Alps

Gravel Path

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