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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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  • 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

White Coomb is the highest of the Moffat hills going up past the spectacular Grey Mare's Tail to Loch Skeen. Then across some wet boggy ground before climbing to the top at Lochcraig Head. From here there is a broad ridge to the summit of White Coomb before descent .

Views across the Moffat Hills and St Margarets loch.

 

 

Sunday, 15 October 2023
Meeting time:
7:15 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11.5km / 7.1mi
Ascent:
700m / 2297ft
Type:
circular

Steep path to Loch Skeen, but heavy going across boggy moorland beyond. From Lochcraig Head the route has easier going along broad, boggy ridges before a final steeper descent. There is a burn crossing which may give difficulty after heavy rains. Feet can get wet!

11.5k/ 7.25m Corbett/ Donald. Strenuous

Meet at Livingston North carpark for car sharing 7.30am

Start at National Trust Carpark (charges) at Grey Mares Tail 9.00am. 

Contact Anne 07597 633713 to book

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 03687 68616
Nearest postcode:
EH54 8EG
what3words:
hurt.hunter.good
Meeting time:
7:15 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 18600 14401
Nearest postcode:
DG10 9LH
what3words:
built.timeless.mulled
Start time:
9:00 am

NTS Grey mares Tail carpark

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