River Avon Heritage Trail from Torphichen

River Avon Heritage Trail

A beautiful and interesting Autumn walk with some of the best of the area's historical and industrial heritage. We go from Torphichen community centre carpark to Lochcote Reservoir and past Bowden Hill, with evidence of its iron age fort before heading down to the Union Canal Avon aquaduct and Muiravonside Country Park. We then follow the River Almond Heritage Trail past the interesting Carriber Bridge and Avon Gorge to Wallace's cave. We then head back to Torphichen to explore the old cemetry grounds and 12c Preceptory.
Muddy paths and quiet roads. Some steep steps and slopes.

Start time: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time: 3:00 pm
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 15km / 9.3mi
Ascent: 400m / 1312ft
Type: circular

Meeting time: 8:30 am for car share LNRS south carpark

Contact Anne to book on 07597663713

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• Next Thursday, 11th September, 06:45 pm, River Almond & Easter Breich Evening Circular in West Lothian
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