livingston group logo

Livingston Group

We are the Livingston Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Email

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
1 of 0

Overview

This is a circular walk starting from the layby outside the Korean War Memorial car park (closed in the evenings). We will visit the Korean War Memorial before ascending to reach  a medieval Refuge Stone & the more recent Witchcraig Wall from which there are great far reaching views. The walk then continues through the southern woodland edge of Beecraigs Country Park & upon leaving the woodland ascends up Cockleroy Hill. Again there are magnificent views from the summit which we will enjoy before descending the hill & returning through woodland & along tracks to return to the start point.

Thursday, 15 August 2024
Meeting time:
6:25 pm
Start time:
6:45 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.6km / 4.1mi
Ascent:
192.9m / 633ft
Type:
circular

The walk is on surfaced & muddy hillside & woodland tracks so walking boots/gaiters are recommended & a walking pole if you wish.

Nights will be drawing in noticeably now so although sunset is not until 8.49pm it is recommended that you start getting into the habit of having a headtorch with you on evening walks now.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 03706 68621
Nearest postcode:
EH54 8EG
what3words:
clash.candy.shall
Meeting time:
6:25 pm

Meeting for car share at Livingston North Railway Station car park (Glasgow side) at 6.25 pm.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 98718 72776
Nearest postcode:
EH48 4NW
what3words:
overcomes.intend.peachy
Start time:
6:45 pm

Layby outside the Scottish Korean War Memorial Car Park at 6.45pm (Note - car park closes at 6.30pm so please park in the layby even if the gates are not locked)

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