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The Knock Climb – Hillhouse Hill (Bathgate Alps) loop from Livingston North

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The Knock Climb – Hillhouse Hill (Bathgate Alps) loop from Livingston North

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The Knock Climb – Hillhouse Hill (Bathgate Alps) loop from Livingston North

02:32

50.1km

530m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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7.29 km

The Knock Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Southern approach to The Knock and it has a real kick to it! One of the shorter steeper climbs in the Bathgate Alps.

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8.85 km

Cairnpapple Hill Modern Stone Circle

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Modern Stone Circle in West Lothian. A large stone circle of 50 stones arranged in two rings, built in 1998 to celebrate the 50th birthday of the farmer by his son.

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10.2 km

Hay Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Flatish and fast with a few ramps great views across Torphichen.

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13.6 km

Hillhouse Hill (Bathgate Alps)

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

Steep climb up to Beecraigs, can be a bit busy with traffic up to the park.

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15.7 km

Bathgate Alps – Wester Ochiltree

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Gentle climb across the top of the alps

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23.8 km

Greendykes Bing

Highlight • Structure

Just one of the many bings in West Lothian, quite pretty when the low sun hits it.

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32.5 km

Llama Field Road

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Look out for the llamas!

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34.6 km

John’s Hill, Bathgate Alps

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Rolling road with a few climbs

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50.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.2 km

5.17 km

1.66 km

825 m

145 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.6 km

20.2 km

171 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 28 May

17°C

11°C

56 %

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