The Braid Hills

Starting near Midmar Paddock we will ascend Blackford Hill passing Blackford Pond to the summit of Blackford Hill. We then descend past the Royal Observatory to Blackford Glen. At the bottom we cross the Braid Burn and ascend to the top of Buckstone Snab, on a clear day good views of the city and beyond can be seen. We descend back to the community wood and walk along the side of the Braid Burn. The walk passes the renovated Doocot and community garden. There is a cafe close to the Doocot "The Lodge Coffee House" which has outdoor seating. After this it is a short walk back to the car.

Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 9.6km / 6.0mi
Ascent: 268m / 879ft
Type: circular

Cautions: Although most of the walk is on good paths, some parts of the walk is on muddy ground and there are tree routes and stones to walk over.

EH54 8EG Car Sharing at Livingston North Train Station. Bottom of the large Car Park Glasgow Side at 8.50am.

Walk leader Jane M who can be contacted on 07803 050511.

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

• Next Saturday, 28th June, 09:00 am, Dalmeny Estate, Mons Hill & South Queensferry in Inverkeithing
• Next month, 13th July, 09:30 am, Conic Hill and Inchcailloch Island in Alexandria
• Next month, 20th July, 10:00 am, Loch Leven, Kinnesswood and Scotlandwell in Lochgelly

Also check out other Business events in Edinburgh.