Kirknewton to West Calder Walk
River walk
A walk of about 10 to 10.5 miles along the River Almond from Kirknewton station to West Calder station. Take the train to Kirknewton, follow the riverside path and catch the train back from West Calder.
- Distance
- 10 to 10.5 mi
- Time
- 3.5 hours
- Train back
- 11min
The walk
From Kirknewton station, walk to the River Almond and follow the riverside path for 6.7 miles to West Calder. Getting to and from the riverside path adds 2.7 miles away (about 3.5 miles on foot) in all.
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Getting there and back
At the end, trains from West Calder back to Kirknewton take from 11min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Kirknewton from the cities
- EdinburghFrom 26min
- GlasgowFrom 1hr
- StirlingFrom 1hr 13min
- DundeeFrom 1hr 39min
- NewcastleFrom 2hr 5min
- DurhamFrom 2hr 23min
- LancasterFrom 2hr 44min
- AberdeenFrom 2hr 49min
Good to know
How long is the Kirknewton to West Calder walk?
About 10 to 10.5 miles from station to station: 6.7 miles along the River Almond and 2.7 miles away (about 3.5 miles on foot) getting to and from the riverside path.
How long does it take to walk from Kirknewton to West Calder?
About 3.5 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat riverside path, without stops.
How do you get back from West Calder to Kirknewton?
By train: the quickest journey from West Calder back to Kirknewton takes 11min.
How do you get to Kirknewton by train?
Kirknewton is 26min from Edinburgh, 1hr from Glasgow, 1hr 13min from Stirling and 4hr 53min from London by train.