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Linlithgow Group

We are the Linlithgow 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

Overview

There two Munros are from the westward edge of the great Ben Lawers ridge.  The start is almost 550 metres and makes this a short round for baggers but the terrain is very rough - and peat bogs unavoidable. Do bring your sense of humour and it will be a great day.

Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Meeting time:
7:30 am
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
740m / 2428ft
Type:
circular

OS Sheet 48

 

Local walk grade Slow A

 

ref no. 25/70

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 99400 77001
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7AW
what3words:
luckier.speared.billiard
Meeting time:
7:30 am

Car park behind the West Port Hotel. Please let me know if you are going direct to the start point.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 59299 41501
Nearest postcode:
PH15 2PT
what3words:
chips.starts.epidemics
Start time:
9:15 am

Small parking lay-by just north of summit of Lairig an Lochan. If you are using What3words, it is caravan,urban,bathtubs. PLEASE let me know if you are going direct to the start point.

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