Section 4 of 6, Forth & Clyde/Union Canal Towpath
Tamfourhill to Linlithgow
10.4 miles (16.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: NS 858 796. Finish: NT 001 769. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 64 m of climbing and 65 m of descent; highest point 84 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Tamfourhill.
- Bus stops
- Brodick Place, 280 m from the start. Directions NS 860 797Bus stop, 330 m from the start. Directions NS 856 798Bus stop, 360 m from the start. Directions NS 856 799
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 120 m from the start. Directions NS 857 797Car park (free), 380 m from the start. Directions NS 861 797Car park, 480 m from the start. Directions NS 863 796
Getting back
The section finishes at Linlithgow. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Linlithgow, 420 m from the finish. Directions NT 005 770
- Bus stops
- The Vennel, 190 m from the finish. Directions NT 000 770Cross, 260 m from the finish. Directions NT 002 771Health Centre, 270 m from the finish. Directions NS 998 770
Planning the Forth & Clyde/Union Canal Towpath
- Planning the whole trail: scotlandsgreattrails.com.
- Walkhighlands describes the Forth & Clyde/Union Canal Towpath, stage by stage.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 100%.
About 3% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 5 m.
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