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Bo’ness to Blackness

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Overview

Linear walk from Bo’ness to Blackness beside the shore. Easy walking along the John Muir Way. Views of the Forth Bridges and across to Fife. 
 

Grade C walk. 

Sunday, 24 September 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
76.2m / 250ft
Type:
linear

This is an out and back walk.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 01620 81515
Nearest postcode:
EH51 9SQ
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Start time:
10:30 am

Start will be at Walker Timber, Carriden Industrial Estate, at the far end of Bo’ness. Park in Walker Timber Car Park.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 01599 81501
Nearest postcode:
EH51 9SQ
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Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm

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