Linlithgow to South Queensferry

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Distance:

14 miles, 22.4 km

Average time to complete:

7 hours' walking, 3 hours' cycling

Description

Leaving Linlithgow you travel through some wonderfully rural countryside. The Fisherrow walk gives you superb views and was used by wives of fishermen travelling between Bo'ness and Linlithgow to sell their catches. If you fancy cruising the route, try hiring an electric bike in Linlithgow before journeying on. Bo'ness itself is a delightful town with an architectural mix that ranges from 16th-century housing to the Hippodrome Cinema from the 1920s. Look out for steam railway and bird-watching opportunities by the shore. Further on you journey through the large, beautifully managed Hopetoun House Estate before reaching the southern end of the Forth's road and rail bridges at South Queensferry. The town also boasts a harbour and numerous fine restaurants.

Terrain

Mainly quiet roads and tracks. There are several public toilets in Linlithgow: at the rail station, Sainsbury's, Homebase, the Vennel and the Water Yett, one in Blackness at the Square and three in Bo'ness at Tesco, Provost Road and East Pier bus station.

Getting There

By rail: Linlithgow sits on the Edinburgh-Glasgow line. South Queensferry has Dalmeny train station, with regular services to and from Edinburgh.

By bus: the X38 bus service links Linlithgow and Edinburgh and there is a bus service between South Queensferry and Linlithgow. For travel between Bo'ness, Blackness and Edinburgh, see the Bo'ness Community Bus.

By car: parking is limited at Linlithgow but free spaces are available beside the loch. In South Queensferry parking is available along the front towards the Forth (Rail) Bridge. Please note, visitors to Blackness are advised not to go by car as space is very limited in the village.

Points of interest

Queensferry Museum

Queensferry museum helps visitors to explore the past and traditions of historic Queensferry and neighbouring Dalmeny.

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Kinneil Museum

Kinneil Museum is located in the 17th-century stable block of Kinneil House, and acts as an interpretive centre for Kinneil Estate. The exhibition '2,000 Years of History' tells the story of the park from Roman times to the present day.

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Kinneil Foreshore Local Nature Reserve

Great mixed woodland walks with an opportunity to visit Kinneil House, a 15th-century tower house.

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House of the Binns

Home of the Dalyell family since 1612, this house reveals their lives and interests through the centuries. The Estate is open all year but the House is open from 1st June-30th September.

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Forth Bridges

Three impressive bridges spanning three centuries cross the Firth of Forth at South Queensferry, including the original rail Forth Bridge, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Bo'ness Town Centre

This quiet coastal town has an incredible range of historic buildings dating back to the 16th century, alongside a steam railway and Scotland's oldest cinema.

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Bo'ness Community Bus

The Bo'ness Community Bus provides a valuable transport link between BoÕness and Edinburgh via Blackness and is run by a not-for-profit charity.

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Blackness Castle

This imposing 15th century castle has hosted garrisons, prisoners and more recently many a film crew. Climb the towers for fantastic views of the Forth.

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Kinneil House

Historic Home of the Dukes of Hamilton, the house dates back to the 15th and 16th centuries. It's open on selected days throughout the year and guides from The Friends of Kinneil take people through the House and tell its fascinating story. Check with Kinneil Museum for information on the next open days.

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Kinneil Brew Hoose

The brewery is behind the Corbie Inn at Corbiehall in Bo'ness West Lothian. The bottled beers are now available on line through The Real Ale Warehouse.

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Hopetoun House

This magnificent house dates from the 17th century and sits in majestic grounds with nature trails and scenic walks. The Stables Tea-room serves lunches & refreshments.

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Bridgeness Slab

Roman distance slab location.

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Bo'ness Hippodrome

The Hippodrome is Scotland's oldest purpose-built cinema. Screening everything from blockbusters, to foreign cinema, indie gems, and classics, it also hosts the annual Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema in March each year.

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