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Bo’ness to Blackness and back

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Overview

A walk from Bo’ness to Blackness via the John Muir way, returning via Carriden Wood and Old Manse Wood. MaInly on good paths, may be muddy in the woodland sections.

Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Meeting time:
10:15 am
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.5km / 8.4mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
circular

OS Sheet 65. Local walk grade B.

Ref No. 23/102

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 99510 77081
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7AZ
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Meeting time:
10:15 am

West Port. Option to take bus to Bo’ness bus station - service F45 leaves Linlithgow Cross at 10.02, goes via St Ninians at the West Port, arrives Bo’ness at 10.30

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 99919 81809
Nearest postcode:
EH51 1AH
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Start time:
10:35 am

Starting from Union Street car park in Bo’ness, opposite the bus station

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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