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Linlithgow Palace – John Muir Way at Blackness loop from Torphichen

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Linlithgow Palace – John Muir Way at Blackness loop from Torphichen

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Linlithgow Palace – John Muir Way at Blackness loop from Torphichen

02:05

40.2km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 17.8 km for 3.44 km

After 21.8 km for 206 m

After 23.5 km for 1.03 km

After 24.8 km for 332 m

After 32.0 km for 79 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

74 m

Torphichen Jubilee Well

Highlight • Monument

Torphichen's Jubilee Well was built in 1852 at a time when few houses had their own water supply. In 1896 a plaque of Queen Victoria was added to commemorate her …

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2

408 m

Torphichen North Gate Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Steep climb on the north side of the village of Torphichen

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3

8.05 km

Linlithgow Palace

Highlight • Castle

The ruins of Linlithgow Palace are situated in the town of Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, 15 miles (24 km) west of Edinburgh. The palace was one of the principal residences …

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4

8.24 km

Dudley Cat Statue

Highlight • Monument

Dudley was the much-loved cat of Liz Burrows of Linlithgow. He was a rescue cat who had come to her via Lothian Cat Rescue and had been named after the …

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5

23.6 km

John Muir Way at Blackness

Highlight • Trail

This trail past Blackness forms part of the John Muir Way (Helensburgh to Dunbar; johnmuirway.org/route) and the National Cycle Route 76 (Berwick Upon Tweed to Kirkaldy - sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-76/). The surface …

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24.6 km

Beach

Beach

7

31.6 km

Linlithgow Palace

Highlight • Castle

The palace was one of the principal residences of the monarchs of Scotland in the 15th and 16th centuries. Although maintained after Scotland's monarchs left for England in 1603, the …

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8

32.1 km

So Strawberry Café

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent coffee made from really friendly helpful staff. Served me while they were shutting up for the day. Thanks.

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9

38.9 km

Brunton Burn Hill, Bathgate Alps

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice quiet road, steep in places with great views either side.

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B

40.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

10.1 km

7.55 km

5.11 km

2.00 km

618 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

5.15 km

3.96 km

1.05 km

573 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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