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Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Union Canal Towpath – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from Linlithgow

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Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Union Canal Towpath – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from Linlithgow

Hard

48

riders

Union Canal Towpath – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from Linlithgow

04:03

61.8km

410m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.0 km for 121 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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6.24 km

Ruins

Ruins

2

8.43 km

Abercorn Bay Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely easy riding Sustrans trail through the woods. Higher up there is a another trail that you can use to loop round that pops out by Mid Hope Castle.

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3

11.4 km

View of the Forth Bridge from the John Muir Way

Highlight • Bridge

The John Muir Way runs 135 miles (217 km) across central Scotland from Helensburgh on the Firth of Clyde to John Muir's birthplace Dunbar on the Firth of Forth. It …

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4

13.6 km

Coastal Road to Hopetoun House and Queensferry Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful views over the Firth of Forth on this well surfaced road

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18.1 km

Beach

Beach

20.6 km

The Warrens

Forest

7

21.4 km

View of the Firth of Forth

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!

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8

22.5 km

Dalmeny House

Highlight • Historical Site

Dalmeny House was completed in 1817 and sits in rolling parkland to the West of Edinburgh. With spectacular views overlooking the Firth of Forth, the house is home to The …

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24.0 km

Long Green Wood

Forest

10

38.2 km

Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Avoid at peak busy times - always take a bell!

Tip by

11

40.2 km

Ratho Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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12

40.3 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!

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B

61.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

9.19 km

7.12 km

5.75 km

5.59 km

875 m

109 m

Surfaces

42.9 km

8.96 km

4.09 km

3.67 km

1.55 km

558 m

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Thursday 25 June

21°C

14°C

86 %

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