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The Knock Climb – Hay Hill loop from Bathgate

The Knock Climb – Hay Hill loop from Bathgate

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The Knock Climb – Hay Hill loop from Bathgate

01:22

23.7km

390m

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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.57 km

Drumcross Road, Bathgate Alps

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3.79 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.

Tip by

5.43 km

Knock Stone Circle

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lesser known (and free to visit) stone circle very close to Historic Scotland’s site, Cairnpapple. Great views including the three bridges over the Forth.

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5.52 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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15.8 km

Hay Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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

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18.8 km

Ballencrieff Toll

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Another good Bathgate Alp - decent surface and a good view of Ballencrief Reservoir.

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23.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

531 m

342 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

8.91 km

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

24°C

8°C

32 %

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The Knock Climb – Hay Hill loop from Bathgate

Drumcross Road, Bathgate Alps

The Knock Climb

Knock Stone Circle

Cairnpapple Hill Modern Stone Circle

Hay Hill

Ballencrieff Toll

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