Around Linlithgow Loch
Our view
With your back to The Cross and the magnificent Linlithgow Burgh Halls, turn right to walk along The Vennel, a continuation of the High Street. You'll pass Annet House on your left, home of Linlithgow Museum, and should then turn left to walk up Lion Well Wynd. When you reach the top, turn right for a few paces and then bear left to cross the railway bridge. Turn left on the other side and follow the road. You'll get good views over Linlithgow Palace from here. You'll eventually come to an area of grass on the right-hand side, and a 16th-century dovecote on the left. Bear right here for a few paces, then continue ahead and turn right to cross the bridge over the canal. Turn right again to visit the Canal Centre (open Easter to October). There's a little museum here where you can see old photographs and artefacts associated with the Union Canal. You can also take boat trips to visit the Falkirk Wheel, which links the Union and Forth and Clyde canals.
Walk back over the bridge and turn right, then sharp left. Walk back on yourself for a few paces then turn right, downhill. Follow this road to walk under the railway bridge and past the station, which is on your right-hand side. Continue ahead to reach the High Street, then turn left and walk back to reach The Cross on your right-hand side. From the Vennel car park by the town hall, walk down the steps at the far end and down to the loch. Turn right and follow the path – you'll soon see Linlithgow Palace on the right.
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- Launderette
- Ice pack facility
- Cafe/Restaurant
- BBQ
