Circular from Linlithgow

East Lothian Ramblers and Hillwalkers Group

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Overview

Starting from the Vennel carpark in Linlithgow, we walk along Union Canal to the Avon Aquaduct, then proceeding along the River Avon and Muiravonside Country Park to Torphichen Bridge, returning via Loch Cote Reservoir, Beecraigs Country Park and Linlithgow Loch. OS65. MEET NB 8.15, Hadd 8.30 for a 9.30 start. Contribution towards petrol £7. Please contact the leader to book your place

Sunday, 7 December 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: 250m / 820ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 00000 77101
Nearest postcode:: EH49 7ET
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Park in the Vennel car park behind the shops to the left of the town square.

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