Linlithgow Loch

Was across in Linlithgow, for a bit of a family catch-up, earlier this afternoon ... luckily, we had some time to briefly wander alongside Linlithgow Loch [pictured above] before meeting everyone else for lunch :-)

And would you believe it - tomorrow is the 5th anniversary of the 'Second Saturday Strollers'!

So, for old times sake, we're just repeating the initial walk we did way back in October 2017 - some details follow:

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- 10am walk-start, Saturday 8th October 2022
- from the main car park of the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena (EICA) at Ratho;
- see: https://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/edinburgh-international-climbing-arena/opening-hours-and-contact
- scroll down from that link for detailed directions to the Arena

- by Car: there is plenty of car-parking at the Climbing Arena
- or by Bike: if you want to cycle, I'll be leaving from the Canal-towpath, opposite the Ashley Terrace Boathouse, at 9am
- the cycle-route is straight along the canal (so VERY flat!), and about 8-miles in distance

- from the EICA, the actual walk will also be pretty flat (honestly!) and is about 7-8 miles in length
- should take circa 4-hours to complete (including a lunch stop on-route)
- so; please do bring along some snacks/packed-lunch etc.

- basically, we'll go West along the Union Canal (from the Climbing Arena) to the Almondell & Calderwood Country Park, and then back again (so, an out-and-back walk, starting & finishing at the EICA)
- we'll use the Canal-towpath, woodland paths and some local minor roads
- the walk also includes two potential cafes-stops en-route: at the Country Park (halfway) and the Climbing Arena (at the end)

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If you are interested in coming along, and need any further detail, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me directly!