Discover West Inch: An Evening Walk

Contact Natalie to book 07780750003

Overview
An easy walk along mostly paved paths around the village of Wester Inch near Bathgate which was created twenty years ago to meet the local demand for housing in the area. On this walk you will learn what wildlife to look out for, how nature thrives alongside residential housing & how it is continuing to be looked after. You will also discover what was here before the village!

Thursday, 5 March 2026
Meeting time: 6:15 pm
Start time: 6:45 pm
Estimated finish time: 8:40 pm
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 6.8km / 4.2mi
Ascent: 25m / 82ft
Type: circular
Whilst most of the route is on paved paths there are a few sections which can be muddy after rain so walking boots are recommended. Although the paths are lined with street lighting please bring a headtorch with you on to ensure you have enough light.

Starting point
Grid reference: NS 97669 67298
Nearest postcode: EH48 2UQ
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Start time: 6:45 pm
Parking area beside play park on Leyland Road, Wester Inch (opposite side of the road to Simpson Primary School)
Meeting time: 6:15 pm
For car sharing please meet at Livingston north Railway Station lower Car park (Glasgow side)

It is essential to book with the walk leader if you wish to attend as places are limited to 20 people. Please advise of you wish to join the car share from Livingston when booking or it will be assumed you are meeting us at the start of the walk

You may also like the following events from Livingston Ramblers Group:

• This Thursday, 19th February, 06:45 pm, Sea, stone & secrets - an evening walk in Bo'ness in Grangemouth
• This Saturday, 21st February, 09:45 am, Pencaitland & Saltoun Wood in Prestonpans
• Next Thursday, 26th February, 09:00 am, Around Archerfield and Dirleton in North Berwick

Also check out other Meetups in Bathgate.