Beecraigs Country Park

A great day out for all the family Nestled high in the Bathgate Hills, Beecraigs caters for a wide range of leisure and recreational activities within its 370 hectares (913 acres). Advice, information, farm shop (venison and trout), craft sales and refreshments are available from the Park Centre. There are charges for the use of some facilities and activities.The Park is open throughout the year and admission is free Park Centre Opening Times: Summer Monday/Tuesday - 08:30am. -17:00pm Wednesday- 08:30am -16:30pm Thursday - 08:30am -17:00pm Friday - 08:30am -16:00pm Saturday & Sunday - 09:00am -17:00pm Closed for lunch: 12:00-13:00 weekdays, 12:30-13:00 weekends Winter Monday-Thursday - 08:45am-16:30pm Friday - 08:45am -16:00pm Saturday - 10:00am -16:00pm Sunday - 09:30am -16:00pm Car parking Five car parks provide good access to all the Park's facilities. Information boards at all main car parks assist you on your arrival. Activities Walking - Miles of walks and trails criss-cross through the woodlands. Surfaced paths and forest roads provide excellent access to the main attractions such as the deer farm and adventure play area. Three colour coded waymarked trails introduce you to the Park: all are low level easy walks and start at Balvormie car park. A walk to the top of Cockleroy Hill is well worth the effort, offering superb panoramic views. A selection of self-guiding leaflets and Ranger Service advice is available from the Park Centre Adventure play area -Popular range of obstacles and challenges for toddlers to teenagers including flying fox, tyre swings, sand diggers, new world play equipment and spider's net. Trim course is accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Adventure play for everyone. Cycling- Challenging all-terrain bicycle trail covering 7km. (4.5 miles) of forest and hardcore tracks. Leaflet and Code of Conduct available from the Park Centre. All other cycling must keep to the many forest roads. Maximum speed within the Park of 10 miles per hour. Picnics/barbecues - Picnic tables are located at the Lochside car park, Balvormie car park and play area. Barbecue permits are available from the Park Centre priced £17.00 per session. Barbecues are available to hire from Easter 2002 to the end of October, sessions available are 10:00-14:00, 14:30-17:30 and 18:30-23:00. Please note that disposable barbecues or home barbecue units are not allowed in the Park Permission must be sought from Beecraigs Country Park prior to organising any group activities or events. Charges may be applicable.