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Tweed Valley Forest Park from Traquair

Sunday, 3 July 2022

Start time: 9:00
(Estimated finish time: 15:00)

Moderate 10 miles / 16.1 km

Group Livingston

The walk starts at Traquair community hall car park and follows the Southern Upland Way into the Tweed Valley Forest Park exploring the hills on the Minchmoor Road, at first Hare Law and Wanders Knowe and on the way back Minch Moor (567m). From this top a southerly direction is taken before returning in a loop briefly to the Southern Upland Way before heading down a track towards Camp Shiel Burn. Return to the Traquair area via Camp Shiel and Damhead.

Terrain: Tracks and path trough forestry and over open moor land with good views.

Starting point

Meet at Livingston North Railway Station (south side) at 8am or at Traquair village hall car park approx. 9am.

Grid reference: NT330345
Nearest postcode: EH44 6PJ
Start time: 09:00

Additional notes

This is a circular walk

Appropriate clothing and footwear are essential.

Walk Id: 4180240
Local walk grade: B
Pace: Moderate
Ascent: 620 m / 2034 feet

(LB02) Livingston Group

Formed in 1980, most of our members come from around Livingston including Bathgate, East, West & Mid Calder, Uphall, Blackburn and Broxburn.

Give us a try!

This is one of hundreds of Ramblers group walks for all ages and abilities every week - all led by our experienced walk leaders.

You’re welcome to join us on any of our walks to see if the Ramblers is for you. Then, once you’ve enjoyed the views, fun, exhilaration and good company, it’s just a case of becoming a member.

Do make sure you're fit enough and have the right footwear and clothing for the walk you want to do, though. You can contact the group or leader if in doubt.

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