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River Avon Heritage Trail

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Overview

The route follows the River Avon from Linlithgow Bridge to Avonbridge. Field and woodland paths with some short steep/step sections. Return will be by bus via Polmont or Falkirk.

Saturday, 19 August 2023
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.8km / 9.2mi
Ascent:
125m / 410ft
Type:
linear

OS Sheet: 65/349
Local walk grade: B 
Note that the estimated finishing time does not include the bus journey back to Linlithgow, which will add a further 1 hour 15 minutes approximately. For those without concession cards, the cost of the bus journeys will be £8.10 via Polmont or £11 via Falkirk.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 99510 77081
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7AZ
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Start time:
9:30 am

Starting from West Port, Linlithgow

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 91072 72905
Nearest postcode:
FK1 2NA
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Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm

Bus stop in Avonbridge

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Start:

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Start:

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE