We are the Biggar Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This walk will be around Beescraig Country Park the largest country park in West Lothian which is situated 4 miles past Bathgate towards Linlithgow. The walk will be 4-5 miles and will incorporate an attractive loch, woodland paths, and Cockleroy Hill, a small hill with terrific 360 degree views of the Forth Valley and Edinburgh. The walk is generally flat, apart from a gentle climb up the hill, and is mostly on surfaced paths.
The park has an excellent visitor centre with information, a cafe serving snacks and lunches, and viewing galleries. We can picnic at the picnic area outside or eat at cafe inside depending on the weather.
We will meet as normal at Corn Exchange at 9.15 and the walk will start around 10.20 from the Visitor Centre.
Corn Exchange on Biggar High Street
From the M9 - leave at J3 if coming from east and J4 if coming from west, follow A803 into Linlithgow and then follow Beecraigs Country Park signage from Preston Road. Please note that from Preston Road the route is steep and winding. From the M8 - leave at J3a onto A89 for Bathgate, then follow B792 towards Torphichen and follow signs for Beecraigs Country Park.
