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Winchburgh by the Union Canal

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Overview

A walk from the West Port to Winchburgh along the Union Canal towpath, returning by bus.

Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

OS Sheet 65

 

Local walk grade C. 

Ref no. 24/89

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 99504 77071
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7AZ
what3words:
quilting.pads.bucket
Start time:
10:00 am

West Port car park

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 08540 75070
Nearest postcode:
EH52 6FD
what3words:
uncle.interacts.dart
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

Winchburgh, to catch the X38 bus back to the West Port

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
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