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The Innocent Railway – Union Canal Towpath loop from Livingston South

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Murieston

The Innocent Railway – Union Canal Towpath loop from Livingston South

Hard

4.7

(3)

10

riders

The Innocent Railway – Union Canal Towpath loop from Livingston South

05:19

85.8km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 50.9 km for 107 m

After 62.1 km for 176 m

After 75.0 km for 121 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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22.8 km

Beach

Beach

25.2 km

The Warrens

Forest

3

26.1 km

Gravel and beach view

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful gravel section that hugs the coastline, with views out to the North Sea and of the Firth of Forth. Take a break at one of the secluded beaches!

Tip by

4

33.4 km

Cramond Island Causeway

Highlight • Bridge

Cramond Island is a deserted island with a few ruins and bunkers from the Second World War. At low tide, the island can be reached over a narrow and low …

Tip by

5

34.7 km

Silverknowes Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful and inspiring all year around. Very good riding surfaces.

Tip by

41.9 km

Water of Leith

Lake

50.6 km

Brunstane Burn Community Woodland

Forest

8

54.6 km

The Innocent Railway

Highlight • Historical Site

Near the foot of Arthur’s seat runs a good pathway that is two and a half miles long, or about four kilometres. In bygone ages, it was a railway line …

Tip by

9

69.3 km

Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Avoid at peak busy times - always take a bell!

Tip by

10

71.3 km

Ratho Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Bridge Inn over the road has a great beer garden for a mid ride break

Tip by

11

71.4 km

Ratho Marina, Union Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

This is a wonderful place to explore. A few sections have challenging cobbles. However, they can be walked. Go and explore!

Tip by

12

78.8 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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B

85.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.2 km

8.90 km

7.29 km

6.66 km

3.33 km

2.20 km

187 m

Surfaces

67.1 km

7.05 km

6.03 km

3.33 km

1.52 km

837 m

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