Blackness to Hopetoun Circular

Linlithgow Group

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Overview

A varied walk starting in Blackness, heading past Blackness Castle along the shoreline before entering the woodland. We continue on this path through Hopetoun Estate. On exiting the estate we will head along a minor road for a short period towards Midhope Castle. We will then head back into the woodland and return to Blackness.

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Meeting time:: 9:45 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 110m / 361ft
Type:: circular

OS Sheet 65

Local walk grade C

ref no. 25/86

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NS 99400 77001
Nearest postcode:: EH49 7AW
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Meeting time:: 9:45 am

Car park behind the West Port Hotel. Leader will meet you at the start point

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 05199 80001
Nearest postcode:: EH49 7NG
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Blackness boat club. Parking in front of the boat club or nearby street parking.NB the leader will be at the start point, NOT the meeting point.

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