The Avon Aqueduct circuit

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Overview

This is a lovely countryside walk.
Walk starts at the canal basin in Linlithgow. We follow the Union Canal until we reach the Avon Aqueduct, thereafter going down a set of steps to the River Avon. We then follow the woodland path to the Avon Viaduct and onwards back to Linlithgow and Linlithgow Loch.

Terrain - good surfaced paths and woodland paths.

Local grade - C+

Saturday, 7 June 2025

Meeting time:: 9:25 am
Start time:: 10:20 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 152.1m / 499ft
Type:: circular

Walking shoes suitable for this walk.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NS 59206 65515
Nearest postcode:: G1 2AF
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Meeting time:: 9:25 am

Meet at Glasgow Queen Street Station at 9.25am at the departure board.

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 00612 77081
Nearest postcode:: EH49 6AD
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Start time:: 10:20 am

Walk begins at Linlithgow train station on arrival of train from Glasgow Queen Street station.

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