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Livingston Group

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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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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Overview

Bathgate boasts a history spanning nearly a millennium, with significant periods of transformation. 

Our walk will start with an uphill climb from where, if we are lucky we will have a birds eye view of the surrounding countryside before descending through Kirkton Park & on our return through the town to the start point we will discover just a little of this towns fascinating past.

Thursday, 28 August 2025
Meeting time:
6:25 pm
Start time:
6:45 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:40 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.1km / 3.8mi
Ascent:
110.3m / 362ft
Type:
circular

Please be aware that whilst the majority of the route is on paved pathway the hill we will be climbing is on rough & uneven ground so walking trainers or boots are advised. We will pause at the highest point to take in the view & have a refreshment break to rehydrate.

The evenings have started to draw in & it is now advisable to bring a headtorch with you on all evening walks from now on. 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 03684 68627
Nearest postcode:
EH54 8EG
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Meeting time:
6:25 pm

For car sharing please meet in the Livingston Railway Station car park (Glasgow Side) at 6.25pm.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 97713 69012
Nearest postcode:
EH48 1AA
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Start time:
6:45 pm

Marjoriebanks Street Car Park which is located near the Bathgate United Reform Church at 6.45pm.

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