The Shale Trail is a 16 mile walking and cycling route between West Calder and Winchburgh, via the Almond Valley Heritage Centre in Livingston and the Broxburn using the Union Canal.
moderate
Distance 25.5 km
3:45 h
64 m
152 m
181 m
71 m
For full information and an interactive map visit https://shaletrail.co.uk/
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Shale Trail Run 2021
Slight changes - this route follws the River Almond rather then visiting the Heritage Center. Path maintence near Mid calder - deviation via B7015 to Southern end of the Viaduct.
You can export this GPX if you want to use your own GPS device.
Shale Trail Run 2021
Slight changes - this route follws the River Almond rather then visiting the Heritage Center. Path maintence near Mid calder - deviation via B7015 to Southern end of the Viaduct.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
181 m
Lowest point
71 m
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Coordinates:
OS Grid
NT 01498 62934
DD
55.849518, -3.574848
DMS
55°50'58.3"N 3°34'29.5"W
UTM
30U 464009 6189481
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Coordinates
OS Grid
NT 01498 62934
DD
55.849518, -3.574848
DMS
55°50'58.3"N 3°34'29.5"W
UTM
30U 464009 6189481
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
25.5 km
Duration
3:45 h
Ascent
64 m
Descent
152 m
Highest point
181 m
Lowest point
71 m
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