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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

Join us for an evening walk through Polbeth and West Calder, uncovering the hidden stories behind familiar paths. From the link between Limefield Falls and explorer David Livingstone to the area’s shale mining past, discover the people and events that shaped the community.

It is essential to book with the walk leader as places are limited to 20 people. Please state if you are wanting to join the car share at the time of booking otherwise it will be assumed you are meeting us at the start point.

 

Thursday, 16 April 2026
Meeting time:
6:30 pm
Start time:
6:45 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.3km / 3.9mi
Ascent:
53.6m / 176ft
Type:
circular

Our route will be along paths beside Harwood Water to reach West Calder & will be returning through mixed woodland where paths are often muddy in places & as with most woodland paths can be uneven due to tree roots. It is therefore advisable to wear walking boots or trainers & to have a headtorch with you as some paths are unlit.

Please be aware there are several short shallow flights of steps along the route.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 03681 68624
Nearest postcode:
EH54 8EG
what3words:
stews.trade.hears
Meeting time:
6:30 pm

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 03689 64443
Nearest postcode:
EH55 8FE
what3words:
riders.hungry.clips
Start time:
6:45 pm

Our walk will start beside the stone wall at the start to Old School Avenue, Polbeth where there is plenty of road side parking

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