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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.

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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 with a walk through East Calder passing a medieval gravestone where you would least expect to see one, followed by a woodland & riverside walk through Almondell & Calderwood Country Park.

We will pass under the dramatic viaduct before walking through the former Almondell Estate steeped in history & natural beauty & crossing several other notable bridges spanning the River Almond on our return to the start point. 

The Country Park is a wildlife haven with roe deer, fox, heron, otters, woodpeckers & many more animals making their home here. Who knows what we might be lucky enough to spot.

Thursday, 10 April 2025
Meeting time:
6:25 pm
Start time:
6:45 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.1km / 3.8mi
Ascent:
81.4m / 267ft
Type:
circular

The walk is along a mixture of paved, gravel & grass paths. Some of these paths may be muddy after rain. Some of the path is unlit so please bring your head/hand torch just in case you need some extra light.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 03698 68619
Nearest postcode:
EH54 8EG
what3words:
cases.puff.chops
Meeting time:
6:25 pm

For car sharing meet at Livingston North Railway Station car park, Glasgow Side at 6.25pm Please let me know when you book a place on the walk if you want to car share.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 09137 68138
Nearest postcode:
EH53 0EU
what3words:
elders.websites.rucksack
Start time:
6:45 pm

Almondell & Calderwood Country Park South car park, Drovers Road, East Calder 6.45pm.

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