Dechmont UFO Trail
14 minute walk from Livingston North station · Edinburgh and South East · Free entry
The Dechmont Law UFO Trail is a short and interesting walk with a mysterious twist. You begin at the car park behind Deans Community High School and follow marked forest tracks that climb gently toward Dechmont Law. There’s the option to detour to the hill’s summit, offering great views across West Lothian—including Arthur’s Seat and the Forth Bridges. The main trail leads you into Dechmont Woods, where blue arrow signs guide you to a plaque marking the spot tied to the famous 1979 UFO encounter. It’s a relaxed, slightly spooky hike through nature and local legend.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Walking route
- Good for
- Local & social history, Scenic viewpoints, Trees & woodlands, Walking
- Characteristics
- 20th-century, Hilltop, Woodland
- Admission
- Free
- Region
- Edinburgh and South East
Stations within walking distance
- Livingston North station — 14 min walk, 1.1 km
Other places near Livingston North
- Deer Park Golf & Country Club — 23 min walk from the station
- Livingston FC (Almondvale) — 31 min walk from the station