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Beecraigs Country Park

Nestled high in the Bathgate Hills, Beecraigs is a one thousand acre Country Park offering a wide range of recreational opportunities including trout fishing, a trout farm, deer farm, target and field archery courses, orienteering, pioneering, hillcraft, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, barbecue and picnic areas, trim course, woodland walks, play area and a caravan/camping site.

A restaurant/bar and sawmill is also in the Park. Countryside Ranger Service assists the public in their enjoyment of the countryside. Activities, guided walks, environmental education, illustrated talks and summer events are on offer from the Ranger Service.

The Park is open all year round. For details on winter and summer opening times or any of the activities, phone 01506 844 516.

Park covering 169 acres and offering various activities and events to suit all tastes, e.g. a 9 hole golf course, driving range, bowling green, barbecue areas, four waymarked walking trails, picnic areas, "Fantasy Forest" play area and a restaurant/bar. The Ranger Service offers a range of activities based on the study of the environment.

Entry to the park is free. For more details on any of the park's facilities phone 01501 743 905 or email: polkemmet@westlothian.gov.uk

Link to Polkemmet Country Park website

A 220 acre Country Park with a Visitor Centre incorporating aquaria, audio/visual room, classroom facilities and refreshments.

The Park itself offers the visitor open spaces for children to run and play in, picnic areas and seats, as well as riverside and woodland walks. Barbeque facilities are also available, although booking is essential. The Ranger Service helps with school visits, gives talks during the winter, leads a series of events during summer as well as the "Look" club. Open all year.

For more details on any of the park's facilities phone 01506 882 254 or email: almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk

Link to Almondell & Calderwood Country Park website