Kirknewton circular

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Overview

A walk into the Kirknewton estate, through parkland then to woodlands on route to Ormiston. After returning to Kirknewton, enter the park again and head to Kaimes Hill - which can be climbed. Woodland and park areas take us back to the start.

A Variety of terrain, field and woodland paths, tracks and some road walking. A number of stiles and fords to cross.
Toilets at the start and the lunchtime stop.

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: 180m / 591ft
Type:: circular

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 03706 68623
Nearest postcode:: EH54 8EG
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Glasgow side of the Livingston North railway station car park at 9am

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 11067 66960
Nearest postcode:: EH27 8AB
what3words:: flaunting.added.stance

Start time:: 9:30 am

Small car park at Kirknewton park at 9.30am

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