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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

Starting from the Hotel Car Park we walk along the Canal Towpath towards Twechar at which point we join the John Muir Way which takes us up a few small hills: Bar Hill and Croy Hill and a Roman Fortlet.  We then walk along part of the Antonine Wall to an impressive Large Roman Head.  The walk then takes us back along the Canal Towpath to the Boathouse Hotel where we complete our circular.  This walk is great for those interested in Roman History or who like a variety of paths withs views of the local countryside.  

Cautions:  Mixed paths and terrain some of which are slightly steep and muddy.   The path crosses a fairly busy country road, care must be taken.

Saturday, 8 February 2025
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
174m / 571ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 03666 68609
Nearest postcode:
EH54 8EG
what3words:
little.swung.nerve
Meeting time:
8:30 am

Livingston North Train Station Glasgow Side, Bottom of Car Park at 8.30am. For car sharing.  

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 72002 76805
Nearest postcode:
G65 9SG
what3words:
resolves.typist.hush
Start time:
9:15 am

The Boathouse Hotel Bar & Restaurant, Auchinstarry Marina Auchinstarry, G65 9SG at 9.15am.  Toilets at Hotel only if you purchase a drink.  

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