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The Shale Trail

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Overview

The Shale Trail from West Calder to Livingston The walk is a mix of road, track and riverside path. This is the first of three walks covering the whole of the Shale trail

Edinburgh group grade: C

Please contact the walk leader with a phone number to book and for travel and walk details.
 

Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.8km / 6.1mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear
Website:
https://shaletrail.co.uk

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 02017 63397
Nearest postcode:
EH55 8BS
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Start time:
10:00 am

West Calder Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 04899 68799
Nearest postcode:
EH54 6HJ
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Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

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