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Winchburgh to Linlithgow by the Union Canal

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Overview

First we take the X38 bus to Winchburgh, then we walk back to Linlithgow mainly along the Union Canal towpath.

Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Meeting time:
9:55 am
Start time:
10:25 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

OS Sheet: 65

Local Walk Grade: C

 

 

 

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Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 99508 77085
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7AZ
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Meeting time:
9:55 am

Car park behind the West Port Hotel, in time to catch the bus at 10:02am

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 08685 75059
Nearest postcode:
EH52 6TS
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Start time:
10:25 am

Winchburgh, by the steps leading to the canal towpath.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 99529 77043
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7AZ
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Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm

West Port, LInlithgow

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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