Parkley Cottages walk

Walks, Scotland, West Lothian

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  • Start at the canal basin off Strawberry Bank. The canal society was founded in 1975 to promote the canal and offer boat trips.

    Step 1: Start at the canal basin off Strawberry Bank. The canal society was founded in 1975 to promote the canal and offer boat trips.

  • Step 2: The train station is just a few minutes away. Facing the canal, turn left and walk along the towpath towards and under the bridge.

  • Pass Dudley the cat - a bronze sculpture erected in memory of Liz Burrows, Dudley’s owner, who supported Burgh Beautiful.

    Step 3: Pass Dudley the cat - a bronze sculpture erected in memory of Liz Burrows, Dudley’s owner, who supported Burgh Beautiful.

  • The canal path is part of the National Cycle Network. The Linlithgow Community Development Trust’s heritage trail involves segments from it.

    Step 4: The canal path is part of the National Cycle Network. The Linlithgow Community Development Trust’s heritage trail involves segments from it.

  • Pass under the next bridge and continue walking on the canal path.

    Step 5: Pass under the next bridge and continue walking on the canal path.

  • You may spot kayaks, paddles and narrow boats during the summer months on the canal.

    Step 6: You may spot kayaks, paddles and narrow boats during the summer months on the canal.

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