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Livingston Group

We are the Livingston Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

We will follow the Shale Trail from Simpson Parkway through Easter Briech Woodland.  The trail will continue to the Five Sisters just outside of West Calder.  The Five Sisters are the best-known of the West Lothian Bings.  We will ascend the 1st and 5th Bings or the Five Sisters before retracing our steps back through Easter Briech Woodland to Simpson Parkway again.  The path around the bings can be muddy and boggy walking boots are recommended.  

Saturday, 4 November 2023
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:
91m / 299ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 03702 68625
Nearest postcode:
EH54 8EG
what3words:
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Meet at Livingston North Train Station 9.15am, Glasgow Side for Car Sharing.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 02675 66854
Nearest postcode:
EH54 7ES
what3words:
dirt.second.mole
Start time:
9:30 am

There is a small place to park for a few cars on Simpson Parkway. The street close to the start Thirlfied Wynd has parking on the street. Start walk at 9.30am.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking