Cockleroy and the Avon Heritage Trail

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Overview

From the West Port we will walk up Preston Road to ascend Cockleroy. From there we will head west past Lochcote Reservoir to join the River Avon Heritage Trail which we will follow back to Linlithgow Bridge, and return to the West Port. Mainly on tracks and footpaths, some steps.

Sunday, 22 February 2026

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 285m / 935ft
Type:: circular

OS Sheet: 65/349
Local Walk Grade: B

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 99400 77001
Nearest postcode:: EH49 7AW
what3words:: luckier.speared.billiard

Start time:: 9:30 am

Car park behind the West Port hotel

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