This challenging cycle tour, climbing into the Bathgate Hills, affords views of much of central Scotland including the Trossaches and Ben Lomond.
This challenging cycle tour, climbing into the Bathgate Hills, affords views of much of central Scotland including the Trossaches and Ben Lomond.
The route visits two Country Parks, Beecraigs and Muiravonside, while with a short detour you can stop off in Royal Burgh of Linlithgow.
The crossing of the spectacular Avon Aqueduct makes the tour memorable.
Scenery is extremely varied, with woodland, streams and open moorland.
Terrain: The route follows mostly minor roads, but does make use of the Union Canal towpath and National Cycle Route 75. These two sections of off road path allow traffic free cycling. Click here to view larger map.
Bathgate Station
West Lothian
Distance: 45km (28m)
Grade: Strenuous
Time to Allow: 4-5 hrs
Points of interest along the way:
- Regal Community Theatre
- Bennie Museum
- Cairnpapple Hill
- Torphichen Preceptory
- Beecraigs Country Park
- Linlithgow Canal Centre
- The Hive Play & Party Centre
Bike & Go hire scheme has now launched in Linlithgow, West Lothian. This is a fantastic new way to explore and travel the area with this new bike hire scheme.
Hooked on Cycling is West Lothian’s premier bike shop and cycling holiday provider.
Visit West Lothian, Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston, West Lothian. EH54 6FF UK Registration No. SC346843
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