Bo'ness to Blackness and back

Linlithgow Group

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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.

Sunday, 15 March 2026

Meeting time:: 10:15 am
Start time:: 10:35 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: 100m / 328ft
Type:: circular

Local Walk Grade: B

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NS 99400 77001
Nearest postcode:: EH49 7AW
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Meeting time:: 10:15 am

Car park behind the West Port hotel

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 99799 81801
Nearest postcode:: EH51 0AD
what3words:: hulk.leaky.ghosts

Start time:: 10:35 am

Union Street car park, opposite Bo'ness bus 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

Join now for just £3.75 per month