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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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  • 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

From Threipmuir car park, this walk takes us up Black Hill and Harbour Hill and returns via Harlaw and Threipmuir reservoirs. Great views on a clear day. Good tracks and grassy hill paths throughout with small sections of road walking by the reservoirs. 

Saturday, 31 January 2026
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
486.2m / 1595ft
Type:
circular

Likely to be muddy in places. Walking boots & poles recommended. 

Toilets at Harlaw reservoir near the end of the walk. Toilet facilities at Threipmuir car park may or may not be open.

To book a place on this walk it is essential to contact the walk leader (WhatsApp or text preferred). For car sharing from Livingston please contact Natalie Corner on 07780 750003. Walk leader will be at the start point NOT at the meeting point.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 03702 68619
Nearest postcode:
EH54 8EG
what3words:
gums.corner.market
Meeting time:
8:30 am

Livingston North Train Station Car Park (Glasgow side) for car sharing at 8.30am

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 16713 63850
Nearest postcode:
EH14 7JT
what3words:
daunted.goofy.scare
Start time:
9:00 am

Threipmuir Reservoir car park, Balerno at 9 am.

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