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Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Linlithgow Loch – Linlithgow Palace loop from Linlithgow

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Lothian

Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Linlithgow Loch – Linlithgow Palace loop from Linlithgow

Moderate

runners

Linlithgow Loch – Linlithgow Palace loop from Linlithgow

00:53

8.52km

70m

Running

Moderate run. 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 6, 2026

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3.55 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The islands on the Loch used to be manmade wooden buildings with a pier running to it! I believe this dates back to 11th century.

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3.56 km

Linlithgow Loch

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Spot the manmade islands on the loch - originally, there were piers leading to it from the loch's banks...

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4.12 km

View of Linlithgow Loch and Linlithgow Palace

Highlight • Castle

Linlithgow Loch is a shallow freshwater loch which is interesting as an example of how lakes can adapt to eutrophication. Over the years high levels of agricultural runoff has entered …

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5.88 km

St Michael's Parish Church

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6.02 km

Linlithgow Palace

Highlight • Castle

Linlithgow Palace was built from 1424 and is best known as the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 - 8 February 1587). The palace fell into decline …

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6.36 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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6.51 km

Linlithgow Loch

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Path circumnavigates the Loch with great views to the Palace. Take care and share - can be busy with walkers/dogs at weekends.

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8.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.88 km

2.53 km

1.24 km

964 m

762 m

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.38 km

3.10 km

1.62 km

372 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

21°C

11°C

14 %

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Linlithgow Loch – Linlithgow Palace loop from Linlithgow

Forth and Clyde Canal Tunnel

Linlithgow Loch

View of Linlithgow Loch and Linlithgow Palace

St Michael's Parish Church

Linlithgow Palace

Linlithgow Palace

Linlithgow Loch

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