West Forth
Wander the trails of West Forth
A new forest is growing on the gently rolling countryside around West Forth, criss-crossed with paths and tracks that are great for walking, cycling or horse riding. There are wide views towards the Southern Uplands and the Border hills, and wildflowers at your feet. The waymarked trails will get you started.
Life’s essentials
There are shops, places to eat and public toilets in Forth village.
Walking trails
Rab’s Path
A short stroll around a wildflower meadow and charming larch copses on the edge of the village.
Firm but uneven gravel surface throughout. Includes one long moderate slope. Trail accessed across a busy road.
½ miles / 1.0 km Allow ¼ hour
Hie Dyke Path
A wee daunder along the Abbey Burn and through young woodland on the edge of Forth village.
Uneven grassy surface. Some short fairly steep slopes. Includes a wide kissing gate and some areas that may be wet.
1 miles / 1.7 km Allow ½ hour
How to get here
Forth village is on the A706 between Lanark and Whitburn. Starting points for the various trails are in the trail descriptions. There’s plenty of space to park in the village, but please leave space for residents’ cars.
Using SatNav?
ML11 8ED is the nearest postcode.
Public transport
Buses serve the village of Forth. Check Traveline Scotland for details.
Nearby places
Wander the trails at Wilsontown, just 1 mile (1.6 km) up the road, and imagine the pioneering industrial village that once covered the land. You’ll find more routes for walking, cycling or horse riding at Fauldhouse.
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