Blackness Castle – Hopetoun House loop from Linlithgow
Blackness Castle – Hopetoun House loop from Linlithgow
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Blackness Castle – Hopetoun House loop from Linlithgow
02:09
34.8km
280m
Mountain biking
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 3, 2026
Tips
Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps
You may need to carry your bike.
After 15.8 km for 1 m
After 16.1 km for 1 m
After 16.4 km for 10 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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519 m
Linlithgow Palace
Highlight • Castle
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6.68 km
Kinneil House
Highlight • Castle
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7.81 km
Kinneil Railway Steam Locomotive
Highlight • Historical Site
12.8 km
Beach
Beach
14.0 km
Ruins
Ruins
15.9 km
Blackness Castle
Highlight • Castle
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16.5 km
Blackness Castle
Highlight • Castle
Just like many other historical buildings in this part of Scotland, it has featured in the popular …
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20.2 km
Abercorn Parish Church and Churchyard
Highlight • Religious Site
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20.6 km
Hopetoun House
Highlight • Settlement
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34.4 km
Linlithgow Canal Centre and Tea Room
Highlight • Cafe
Weekends
Every Saturday and Sunday from Saturday 15th April till Sunday 24th September.
Canal Centre: 1 pm – 4.30 …
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34.8 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
13.1 km
5.90 km
5.03 km
4.68 km
3.84 km
2.08 km
173 m
Surfaces
19.4 km
4.99 km
4.65 km
2.12 km
1.96 km
1.65 km
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Elevation
Highest point (110 m)
Lowest point (0 m)
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Weather
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Tuesday 19 May
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10°C
63 %
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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h
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