Blackness to Hopetoun circular

Linlithgow Group

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Overview

A varied walk in woodlands, partly along the river Forth shoreline between Blackness and Hopetoun. The walk includes a stretch of the John Muir Way. We will walk to Blackness Castle (which has toilets) and then along the coast, before entering woodland into Hopetoun Estate. We will exit the Estate onto a minor road towards Midhope Castle, then return back along the shoreline.

Wednesday, 29 January 2025

Meeting time:: 9:45 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

OS Sheet 65.

Local walk grade C

Ref no. 24/141

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NS 99400 77001
Nearest postcode:: EH49 7AW

Meeting time:: 9:45 am

West Port Walk leader will meet you at the start point.

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 05217 80036
Nearest postcode:: EH49 7NQ

Start time:: 10:00 am

Parking area in front of Blackness Boat Club

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