Aberdour Circular via Stenhouse Reservoir and Cullaloe Woods

Linlithgow Group

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Overview

This is a circular walk on tracks, paths & minor roads. Starting from Aberdour train station it continues out of town via a wooded strip to open countryside. After passing Stenhouse Reservoir a historic route called the Old North Road is followed for some distance. The route then crosses to Cullaloe Woods and passes disused Goat Quarry before returning to Aberdour.

Distance: approx 8.1 miles

Ascent 300m

Sunday, 5 November 2023

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:: 300m / 984ft
Type:: circular

Local Walk Grade: B

OS Sheet 367

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NS 99510 77081
Nearest postcode:: EH49 7AZ
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

West Port, Linlithgow

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 19047 85379
Nearest postcode:: KY3 0SN
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Aberdour Railway Station

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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

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