We are the Balerno Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Meet at Pentland View Carpark at 9.00am for a 9.15am start or meet at Blackness ready to start walking at 9.45am. Parking at sea front or in front of toilets on left (sadly now closed). Parking is limited so car sharing is advised.
C Walk 7 miles
Minimal ascent.
Overview
Circular walk from Blackness Castle into woodlands, entering Hopetoun Estate and returning along the John Muir Way.
We walk to Blackness Castle (which has toilets) and then go up a grassy slope to chapel ruins, and then along the coast. We cross the Back Burn and enter Wester Shore Wood. Following the woodland path, we have good views over to Fife. We will explore the Abercorn churchyard with its ancient headstones depicting various trades. We return via the coastal path back to Blackness Castle.
Walking is mainly on paths, but boots, gaiters and poles are recommended.
PD: £4.40 ITD: £1.00
We regret dogs are not permitted on our walks.
To register please contact the walk leader and let them know if you have a medical condition that may impact your ability to complete this walk
Meeting at Pentland View Car Park, and ready to leave at 09:15 to drive to Blackness. Directions: From Pentland View Carpark drive to the Calder roundabout and take the first exit to M8/M9. Follow signs to Stirling, initially on M8 and then on M9 signposted Stirling. Leave the M9 at Junction 3 to Bo’ness. At the T junction only 100 yards from your exit, turn right onto A803 signposted Blackness Castle. Then take second turning on right also signposted Blackness Castle and drive the 2 miles on that road leading to Blackness Village. There is parking at the sea front in designated spaces and others on our left in front of the toilets and hotel.
If joining the walk here, the walk will start 9:45-10am
