Quiet Backroad – Black Loch loop from Bo'ness

Quiet Backroad – Black Loch loop from Bo'ness

Moderate

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Quiet Backroad – Black Loch loop from Bo'ness

03:39

79.4km

780m

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: October 15, 2026

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After 7.63 km for 79 m

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1.30 km

Bridgeness Slab Replica

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The Bridgeness Slab is a Roman distance slab - erected circa 142 CE marking a section of the Antonine Wall. The original is in the National Museum of Scotland in …

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7.18 km

Linlithgow Palace

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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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7.66 km

So Strawberry Café

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

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10.6 km

View of Avon Viaduct from the Road to Linlithgow

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Ride West to East for views of the viaduct

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21.4 km

Quiet Backroad

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Avoids busy A-roads.

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25.4 km

Black Loch

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Halfway between Edinburgh and Glasgow Black loch is a small but pretty loch in a rural setting. It'll probably just be you and sheep enjoying the view.

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