Beecraigs and Wairdlaw Woods

Linlithgow Group

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Overview

Starting at the Hideaway Cafe in Beecraigs to wander around the park to Hanging Rock geological feature, via Wairdlaw Woods. Some good paths and muddy tracks. Gentle ascents which will be taken slowly. A short refreshment break, before heading back to the start.

Sunday, 19 October 2025

Meeting time:: 10:00 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 91.4m / 300ft
Type:: circular

OS Sheet: 65
Local Walk Grade: C+

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NS 99509 77084
Nearest postcode:: EH49 7AZ
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Meeting time:: 10:00 am

Meet at west Port for car sharing as the car park at Beecraigs can get busy.

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 00521 74687
Nearest postcode:: EH49 6PL
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Car Park in Beecraigs at Hideaway

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