Beecraigs Hill

Hill, Mountain in West Lothian

Scotland

Beecraigs Hill

Cutting barley, Beecraigs Silage barley harvest above Linlithgow next to Beecraigs Wood. — Cutting barley, Beecraigs Credit: Richard Webb

Beecraigs Hill is located in West Lothian, Scotland. It is part of the larger Beecraigs Country Park, which covers an area of approximately 913 acres. The hill is situated within the Bathgate Hills, along the southern edge of the park, and offers visitors stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Rising to a height of 387 meters (1,270 feet), Beecraigs Hill is often referred to as a hill rather than a mountain due to its relatively modest elevation. Nonetheless, it provides an excellent opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to enjoy a range of recreational activities.

The hill features well-maintained trails that cater to both leisurely walkers and more experienced hikers. The paths wind through woodlands, open meadows, and heather-covered slopes, offering a diverse and picturesque environment. Along the way, visitors may encounter a variety of wildlife, including red deer, roe deer, and various bird species.

At the summit of Beecraigs Hill, there is a viewpoint that showcases breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Bathgate Hills, the Pentland Hills to the east, and the Forth Valley to the north. On clear days, it is even possible to spot Edinburgh Castle and the Firth of Forth in the distance.

In addition to its natural beauty, Beecraigs Hill also offers facilities such as a visitor center, picnic areas, and a children's play area. It is a popular destination for families, walkers, and nature enthusiasts alike, providing a tranquil and scenic escape within close proximity to urban areas.

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Beecraigs Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.947261/-3.578701 or Grid Reference NT0173. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cutting barley, Beecraigs

Silage barley harvest above Linlithgow next to Beecraigs Wood.

Richard Webb

View up the Forth Valley

From Beecraigs one of the many clear days in 2015 when the weather was dominated by northerly winds. Ben Tulachean, Cruach Ardrain, Ben Ledi, Stob Binnien and Ben More are clearly visible beyond Stirling Castle and the plume of steam from Cowie.

Richard Webb

Downhill road in West Lothian

Steep downhill section of road near Wairdlaw.

Scott Cormie

Minor road, Beecraigs.

North along a lane through the forest at Beecraigs Country Park. There is little in the way of deciduous trees in here, just these old hedgerow beeches from the days when there was farmland up here.

Richard Webb

Old quarry, Balvormie

There was a house near here, but now, along with the quarry workings, the area is landscaped as the core of the Country Park. A great place to exhaust the children with an exciting playground and picnic and barbecue pits. Here in the old quarry, a heron waits patiently.

Richard Webb

Gated entrance to Beecraigs Country Park

The way into a woodland ride but not for horse riders!

Morley Sewell

Footpath to Cockleroi

A footpath heads off along the edge of the field at the right of the photo, leading eventually to Cockleroi, Linlithgow's local hill. Cockleroi is a whin outcrop and forms a distinctive crag and tail silhouette when see from the north. Here the view is from the "tail".

AlastairG

Road heading for Beecraigs Country Park

James Denham

Beecraigs Country Park

Beecraigs Country Park - Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition (pupils from Falkirk High School) setting off on a hike.

John Chroston

Frozen pond at Beecraigs

At Balvormie, the site of an old quarry has been turned into a feature of the Beecraigs Country Park. The loos are in the building lurking in the woods to the right, which is also the location of the planet Pluto, part of the Kirkhill Pillar Project.

M J Richardson

Public convenience at Beecraigs Country Park

And the site of Pluto, part of the Kirkhill Pillar project. The polished black marble stone contains a representation of Pluto, and the 'I could be' is an answer to the question 'Am I a planet?'. For a detail see NS9974 : Am I a planet?.

M J Richardson

Am I a planet?

The picture provides the answer to the question from Pluto, part of the Kirkhill Pillar project. No information plaque I'm afraid - somebody must have borrowed it. Rather unfortunate that Pluto is assigned a position on the wall of a public convenience NS9974 : Public convenience at Beecraigs Country Park.

M J Richardson

Beecraigs Country Park

Most of the park is conifer plantations and beech shelter belts, and some wet deciduous woodland, but this is part of a grassy open area - not seen to best advantage in driving rain.

M J Richardson