Linlithgow to Muiravonside Country Park via River Avon and return via Union Canal.

Linlithgow to Muiravonside Country Park via River Avon and return via Union Canal.

Leader: Moira Maguire (07806 764397)

Meet at Currie Library 09.00 for 09.15 departure.
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Or Meet at West Port Car Park at 9.50 for 10.00 start.
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7 miles minimal ascent, two sets of steps up to canal, one short, the other 100+ steps descent then 100+ steps ascent.
PD £4.50   ITD £1

Initially walking along pavement to Linlithgow Bridge to join River Avon Heritage Trail. Gentle stroll along river and Kettletoun Mains, a nature reserve, through woodland until joining Union canal. Cross Avon Aqueduct and descend steps to Country Park to explore Sculpture Park, small farm. 

Climb back up 100 + steps to Union canal, cross Avon aqueduct and follow canal to Linlithgow.
Toilets at Sainsbury’s at Linlithgow Bridge, courtyard at Country Park and at Newparks Farm. Donation box at Newparks mini farm, which is much improved post Covid with some lovely wee birds. 
Bring gaiters, if wet, and walking poles if you use them.

Alternative parking if West Port full.   Turn right A706 Bo’ness = St Ninian’s Road, 50m turn right to car park at bottom of hill.
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If you get to the roundabout, you have gone too far!
 

Please let me know if
-       you are willing to drive and take passengers.
-       you are making your own way.

Driving Directions.
To Newbridge either by city bypass or Gogarburn/airport
M9 to Stirling
Exit Junction 3 for Linlithgow.
Turn left A803.
Drive through town centre along the High Street.  West Port car park is just beyond the West Port Hotel on the right before the church. 

Please WhatsApp or text the leader if you would like to book a place on this walk with your name and mobile telephone number, and advise if you have a medical condition relevant to your walking.

Please let the Leader know if you are travelling independently, also if you are happy to drive walkers from Currie.

We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks.

Quoted finishing times are rough estimates and should not be relied upon