The Five Sisters, Livingston
Description
Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.
(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.
Add waypoints by clicking on the map.
The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 114 m
- S/E : km 14.83 - alt. 115 m - Over time, some parts of a route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required.
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West of Mossend, on the B792, there is a 300m section of road to walk where there is no pavement: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3B4aoqto6zaM95v1A
The Highway Code – Pedestrians: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/rules-for-pedestrians-1-to-35
There are two metal gates & two stiles to climb.
Gates, fences, drystane dykes and hedges: https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/out-and-about/gates-fences-drystane-dykes-and-hedges
There may be livestock around the bing and in a field:
Farm animals - https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/farm-animals
This route may be muddy in places.
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Car parking at Easter Breich Woodland car park: -
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GTUEVtbBxJF5FEx88
what3words: ///jets.digs.gross
Nearest Postcode: EH54 7BU (not an precise location)
Scottish Outdoor Access Code: https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/out-and-about/car-parking
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See pictures taken along the route, including screenshots of this route on Ordnance Survey mapping & Google Earth satellite view.
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If the paper Ordnance Survey map is bought, the equivalent digital map may be downloaded to your device: https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map-selector/#os-map
To align the map with your surroundings, use either a magnetic compass: https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/search.php?search_query=compass
Or OS Locate: https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/apps/os-locate/
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The route includes paths on the Core Path Network:
https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/media/2631/DCPP-5-Plan-4-Core-Path-Network/pdf/dcpp-plan4.pdf
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Paths walked and places passed by on this route, can be seen on this National Library Scotland map: https://maps.nls.uk/view/75652139
“Courtesy of the National Library of Scotland”
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The Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
A practical guide for all - https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all
Useful Information
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
