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West Benhar

Settlement in Lanarkshire

Scotland

West Benhar

Snowy Fortisset Road A long abandoned road: Compare <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/202435">NS8663 : Tryst road</a>
Snowy Fortisset Road Credit: Jim Smillie

West Benhar is a small village located in the county of Lanarkshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 2 miles north of Harthill, it lies between the larger towns of Bathgate and Livingston. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering a peaceful and scenic environment for its residents.

West Benhar has a rich industrial history, with coal mining being the main source of employment in the area for many years. The village was once home to several collieries, which played a significant role in the local economy. However, with the decline of the coal industry, the village has undergone a transition towards a more residential and commuter-oriented community.

Today, West Benhar is primarily a residential area, with a mix of housing types ranging from traditional cottages to more modern developments. The village has a strong sense of community, with various local amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a primary school, a community center, and a local convenience store. The village also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to major road networks such as the M8, allowing for convenient travel to nearby towns and cities.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and fishing. Additionally, the nearby towns of Bathgate and Livingston provide a range of shopping, leisure, and entertainment facilities for residents to enjoy. Overall, West Benhar offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quieter rural lifestyle within easy reach of urban amenities.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.847159/-3.7903713 or Grid Reference NS8863. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Snowy Fortisset Road A long abandoned road: Compare <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/202435">NS8663 : Tryst road</a>
Snowy Fortisset Road
A long abandoned road: Compare NS8663 : Tryst road
Blairmuckhole Farm
Blairmuckhole Farm
Hirst, view towards the Cant Hills
Hirst, view towards the Cant Hills
Hirst Road, near Harthill
Hirst Road, near Harthill
Hirst Road, view west
Hirst Road, view west
Eastfield and Harthill Local festival day held every July.
Eastfield and Harthill
Local festival day held every July.
Trailer in a field from the M8 at Eastfield Several other trailers in the area were being used as advertising hoardings.
Trailer in a field from the M8 at Eastfield
Several other trailers in the area were being used as advertising hoardings.
Fields near Treesbank Farm, Eastfield
Fields near Treesbank Farm, Eastfield
Forrestburn Reservoir Viewed from a coach on the M8 motorway.
Forrestburn Reservoir
Viewed from a coach on the M8 motorway.
Outcrop and drystane dyke, Fortissat Road Snow on an old track which was once a public road across the moorland to Easter Fortissat.
Outcrop and drystane dyke, Fortissat Road
Snow on an old track which was once a public road across the moorland to Easter Fortissat.
Wind turbines at Blairmains Viewed from an east bound coach on the M8 motorway.
Wind turbines at Blairmains
Viewed from an east bound coach on the M8 motorway.
Wind turbines at Blairmains Viewed from an east bound coach on the M8 motorway.
Wind turbines at Blairmains
Viewed from an east bound coach on the M8 motorway.
Wind turbines at Blairmains Viewed from an east bound coach on the M8 motorway.
Wind turbines at Blairmains
Viewed from an east bound coach on the M8 motorway.
Blairmains Roadside clutter, viewed from an east bound coach on the M8 motorway.
Blairmains
Roadside clutter, viewed from an east bound coach on the M8 motorway.
Marshy Hollow Formerly Hirst Pond which was used for curling.
Marshy Hollow
Formerly Hirst Pond which was used for curling.
Houses: Hirst Road The middle house is a recent renovation while the farthest one is under construction
Houses: Hirst Road
The middle house is a recent renovation while the farthest one is under construction
Eastbound M8 towards Harthill Services The M8 motorway is one of the most significant roads in Scotland. Running for approximately 61 miles in length, the M8 connects Scotland’s two largest cities, Glasgow and Edinburgh, and serves other large communities including Airdrie, Coatbridge, Greenock, Livingston and Paisley. Of national economic importance, it provides a vital connection between the east and west of Scotland and, until the completion of the M74 in 2011, was the only motorway connection across the City of Glasgow. The M8 is the busiest motorway in Scotland and one of the busiest in the United Kingdom; some sections of the route are used by up to 180,000 vehicles per day making it one of the most used motorways in Europe. It is notorious for traffic jams, especially its Central Glasgow section.
Eastbound M8 towards Harthill Services
The M8 motorway is one of the most significant roads in Scotland. Running for approximately 61 miles in length, the M8 connects Scotland’s two largest cities, Glasgow and Edinburgh, and serves other large communities including Airdrie, Coatbridge, Greenock, Livingston and Paisley. Of national economic importance, it provides a vital connection between the east and west of Scotland and, until the completion of the M74 in 2011, was the only motorway connection across the City of Glasgow. The M8 is the busiest motorway in Scotland and one of the busiest in the United Kingdom; some sections of the route are used by up to 180,000 vehicles per day making it one of the most used motorways in Europe. It is notorious for traffic jams, especially its Central Glasgow section.
Eastbound M8 approaching Harthill Services The M8 motorway is one of the most significant roads in Scotland. Running for approximately 61 miles in length, the M8 connects Scotland’s two largest cities, Glasgow and Edinburgh, and serves other large communities including Airdrie, Coatbridge, Greenock, Livingston and Paisley. Of national economic importance, it provides a vital connection between the east and west of Scotland and, until the completion of the M74 in 2011, was the only motorway connection across the City of Glasgow. The M8 is the busiest motorway in Scotland and one of the busiest in the United Kingdom; some sections of the route are used by up to 180,000 vehicles per day making it one of the most used motorways in Europe. It is notorious for traffic jams, especially its Central Glasgow section.
Eastbound M8 approaching Harthill Services
The M8 motorway is one of the most significant roads in Scotland. Running for approximately 61 miles in length, the M8 connects Scotland’s two largest cities, Glasgow and Edinburgh, and serves other large communities including Airdrie, Coatbridge, Greenock, Livingston and Paisley. Of national economic importance, it provides a vital connection between the east and west of Scotland and, until the completion of the M74 in 2011, was the only motorway connection across the City of Glasgow. The M8 is the busiest motorway in Scotland and one of the busiest in the United Kingdom; some sections of the route are used by up to 180,000 vehicles per day making it one of the most used motorways in Europe. It is notorious for traffic jams, especially its Central Glasgow section.
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West Benhar is located at Grid Ref: NS8863 (Lat: 55.847159, Lng: -3.7903713)

Unitary Authority: North Lanarkshire

Police Authority: Lanarkshire

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