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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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Overview

Enjoy beautiful views, scenic paths, and interesting historic sites as you make your way over the open hillside and through the woodlands. The walk starts with a steep climb to the summit of East Lomond, the site of an ancient hillfort.  The trail then descends steeply and continues past Maspie Burn through the woods, passing Yad Waterfall, after which it returns to the village of Falkland.  Care is needed in wet conditions when the paths become very muddy and slippery. There are also steep sections and numerous rough steps. Appropriate footwear is required for this route and walking poles are recommended.

This walk is described as MODERATELY CHALLENGING

 

 

Saturday, 16 November 2024
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.4km / 5.2mi
Ascent:
387m / 1270ft
Type:
circular

At the end of the walk there will be an opportunity to explore historic Falkland, the first conservation village in Scotland with an optional visit to the Pillars of Hercules Organic shop, cafe and plant nursery.

There are “pay” toilets available in the car park at the start of the walk.

Estimated finish time 1400 hrs.

Please contact the leader if you want to join the walk.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 03691 68616
Nearest postcode:
EH54 8EG
what3words:
fine.sector.bumps
Meeting time:
8:45 am

Livingston North Station Car Park - Glasgow side - for car sharing at 8.45am. (Please remember to bring a change of footwear)

Starting point

Grid reference:
NO 25419 07351
Nearest postcode:
KY15 7DA
what3words:
punters.balconies.collects
Start time:
10:00 am

Free Parking in Back Wynd, adjacent to Falkland Community Hall at 10am. EV charging points available.

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