Another year of Rambling has come and gone and it's nearly time for our Annual General Meeting once again. This will take place on Saturday 22nd November 2025 from 9am in Muirieston Village Hall. Please do your best to attend or send your apologies to me if unable to attend.
Outline for the Morning
09.00 am - Register Attendance and Register for Walk you wish to attend.
09:15 am - Formal AGM
10:00 am - Hot Drinks and Snacks can be purchased at the Cafe, time for socialising
10.45 am - Choice of one of two possible walks.
13.00 pm - End of Walks and time to go home.
Walk One - Lead by Natalie Corner - A leisurely walk through the tranquil Bellsquarry Woods, returning along paths beside the Murieston Water back to the start. These are two hidden gems with a magical atmosphere & interesting history to discover along the way. There will be plenty to see with varied wildlife, an orchard, ponds & we will be surrounded by birdsong & the sounds of the river as its as it meanders on its journey through Murieston valley to reach Calderwood where it meets the Linhouse Water before going on to join the River Almond. Walk distance 3.63 miles (5.84 km) with 193ft (58.8 m) of ascent. The walk is expected to take 1 hour & 34 minutes approx.
Walk Two - Lead by Jane MacNaughton - This will be a start forward walk from Muirieston Village Hall around the Linhouse Circular and back to the Muirieston Village Hall. The Linhouse Circular is a shale path and can be muddy in places. It is a pleasant circular walk around a quiet woodland. Distance 3.1 miles (5km) with approximately 131 ft (40m) of ascent. The walk is expected to take 1 hour and 30 minutes approximately