Larbert, Tappoch Broch and the Blue Pool

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Overview

From Larbert Woods across the motorway to the woods at Kirkland and Torwood. Visit the Castle, Broch and Blue Pool. Retracing the route we head back across the motorway for a wander round Larbert Woods and the pond.

Paths and tracks with a climb up to the Broch on uneven surfaces.

Thursday, 4 September 2025

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

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 13.5km / 8.4mi
Ascent:: 180m / 591ft
Type:: circular

Toilets and cafe in the hospital building

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 03699 68606
Nearest postcode:: EH54 8EG
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Meeting time:: 9:10 am

Livingston North Railway station car park - Glasgow side for car sharing at 9.10am.

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 84558 82885
Nearest postcode:: FK5 4WR
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Purple car park on the west side of the hospital complex at 10am.

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