Dechmont Law & UFO Trail. evening circular

Overview
From Livingston North Station we will follow surfaced paths to reach Dechmont Woods which we will walk through, passing the well-known site of a UFO incident in 1979 before ascending Dechmont Law from which we should hopefully be rewarded with far reaching views in all directions.

For those who do not wish to ascend Dechmont Law there is an alternative route around the base of the hill.

How well can you recognise familiar places in the evening light? After seeing what places, we can recognise we will continue through the park & return along surfaced paths to the start.

Thursday 9 October 2025
Start time: 6:45 pm
Estimated finish time: 8:35 pm
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent: 107m / 351ft
Type: circular
Walking boots & a headtorch are recommended as the woods are unlit & may be muddy, especially after rain.

Starting point
Grid reference: NT 03685 68627
Nearest postcode: EH54 8EG
what3words: spot.rent.decreased
We will meet in Livingston North Railway Station car park (Glasgow side) where the walk will start at 6.45pm

Contact Natalie to book on 07780 750003

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• Next Saturday, 4th October, 09:00 am, Autumn at Almondell and Calderwood Country Park in Livingston
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• Next month, 19th October, 09:00 am, Sleeping Giant, Benarty Hill from Lochore in Lochgelly

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