Almondell Country Park – Naysmyth Bridge loop from Kirknewton

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Almondell Country Park – Naysmyth Bridge loop from Kirknewton

Moderate

4.7

(11)

hikers

Almondell Country Park – Naysmyth Bridge loop from Kirknewton

03:33

13.4km

120m

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 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.82 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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6.32 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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6.46 km

Lin's Mill Aqueduct

Highlight • Structure

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

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6.78 km

Union Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Great bike path along the canal ;)

Translated by Google •

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7.65 km

View of Greendykes Shale Bing

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lovely view over the local countryside over to Greendykes Shale Bing.

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9.94 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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10.4 km

Naysmyth Bridge

Highlight • River

impressive bridge in the middle of the park.

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13.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.67 km

3.89 km

2.36 km

1.51 km

Surfaces

8.40 km

2.30 km

1.17 km

892 m

651 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

11°C

2°C

27 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 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