Canal and Avon trail

Walks, Scotland, West Lothian

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  • Start at the Xcite Linlithgow leisure centre, which you can reach by bus or by bike by turning into Kettill’Stoun Mains at the roundabout.

    Step 1: Start at the Xcite Linlithgow leisure centre, which you can reach by bus or by bike by turning into Kettill’Stoun Mains at the roundabout.

  • If starting at the bus stop, then turn right on McGinley Way towards the leisure centre.

    Step 2: If starting at the bus stop, then turn right on McGinley Way towards the leisure centre.

  • Once at the leisure centre head on the path along the car park towards the Union Canal path.

    Step 3: Once at the leisure centre head on the path along the car park towards the Union Canal path.

  • The path is opposite the entrance and bends to the right.

    Step 4: The path is opposite the entrance and bends to the right.

  • Pass the West Lothian Cycle circuit.

    Step 5: Pass the West Lothian Cycle circuit.

  • At the top of the ramp up to the canal, turn right onto the path.

    Step 6: At the top of the ramp up to the canal, turn right onto the path.

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