We are the Livingston Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
A circular walk in the East Pentlands. Starting at Baddinsgill, the route heads up Glen Ely through woodland then climbs up Byrehope Mount. From Byrehope Mount the route descends on a broad ridge to Wolf Craigs, before climbing up Colzium Hill and the start of a prominent ridge that is followed northwards to West Cairn Hill. From West Cairn Hill the route descends to The Thieves Road which is followed back to Baddinsgill. Mainly hill paths, some poorly defined, and tracks. Need to cross a couple of fences. Sections can be boggy after wet weather. Ascents of Byrehope Mount and Colzium Hill are fairly steep. The descent off West Cairn Hill is fairly steep initially. Grade: Moderate (B). When visibility is good there are panoramic views across the Midland Valley and the Pentlands.
Numbers will be limited.
There are public toilets in West Linton Main Street (Opening hours 9am-5pm).
Meeting point for car sharing: Livingston North Railway Station south car park (Southeast corner) at 7.50am.
The start is at the small car park at the end of the West Linton to Baddinsgill public road, just before the timber yard at 9am.
