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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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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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Overview

This is a lovely walk along the foreshore at Blackness passing the 15th century fortress of Blackness Castle where we will discover some of its fascinating history before continuing along the foreshore to walk through Wester Shore Wood, home to a variety of wildlife & with views across the Firth of Forth.  Returning to the start point via the village centre, we will learn of its links to the well known Scottish bard, Rabbie Burns!

Thursday, 23 October 2025
Meeting time:
6:10 pm
Start time:
6:45 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.1km / 4.4mi
Ascent:
72.8m / 239ft
Type:
circular

We will be walking on a mixture of surfaced & unsurfaced paths & tracks which can become muddy after rain so walking boots are recommended & as not all paths are lit please bring a head or hand held torch with you.

Booking is essential & please state at the time of booking if you require car sharing, otherwise it will be assumed you are meeting us at the start of the walk.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 03674 68640
Nearest postcode:
EH54 8EG
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late.poetic.dollar
Meeting time:
6:10 pm

For car sharing please meet at Livingston North Railway Station car park (Glasgow side)

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 05177 80027
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7NG
what3words:
compiled.fabric.slept
Start time:
6:45 pm

The walk will start from Blackness Square where there is street parking available.

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