Situated in the Bathgate Hills, within Beecraigs Country Park, Beecraigs Caravan & Camping Site provides a countryside setting with much on offer within the Country Park and the local area. Providing 26 hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up for caravans, motorhomes, trailer tents and a number of non-electric grass pitches for tents, this site has 2 superb ablution blocks with laundry (freezer available for customers' use in this room along with selection of tourist information), dishwashing rooms, disabled provision, individual shower rooms, picnic tables & BBQ provision, young children's play area on site, plus access to a larger adventure play area within the Country Park.
Beecraigs' Little Lodges provide an alternative glamping experience in the Park where visitors have access to beds/bunks, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, heating and lighting in their own Little Lodge. Built in Scotland, fully insulated with double glazed windows and doors, heating and lighting, you will be warm and snug whatever the weather. Each has its own parking area, decking area and amenity space, perfect for those who love the outdoors. There are two Little Lodges at Beecraigs; one sleeps a maximum of 4 persons and the other sleeps a maximum of 6 persons. No need to leave your four-legged friend at home either, as a maximum of 1 dog is allowed to stay in the Lodge too.
The Park provides great opportunities for walking and cycling along miles of forest tracks and trails (so be sure to bring your walking boots, bikes, running shoes and four-legged friend) or simply relaxing in the great outdoors. The Visitor Centre provides advice and information as well as a range of gift items, ice cream, confectionary & drinks. The Hideaway Cafe is open in the Visitor Centre during daytime hours. Free wifi is available within the Visitor Centre building as well as free internet access to a public computer. There are a wide range of eateries in nearby Linlithgow from takeaways and pub grub to quality restaurants and bistros. The town of Livingston also provides extensive choice for dining and shopping.
Located only 10minutes by car from historic Linlithgow town where you can access supermarkets, shops, restaurants and bars as well as great walks and historic buildings to visit such as Linlithgow Palace, St. Michael's Church and nearby Blackness Castle and House of the Binns. The local train station is in Linlithgow from where you can connect to Edinburgh within 20minutes, Glasgow within 50minutes and Stirling within 30minutes. The Union Canal is a great location for a walk/cycle, the Falkirk Wheel can be accessed along the canal route (or 20minutes by car). A greater shopping experience can be had in nearby Livingston where there are shops, bars, restaurants and a cinema.
Beecraigs is a great location for your holiday or short break.
Directions
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 (5minutes from Linlithgow). Please note that from Preston Road the route is steep and winding. Follow signs for Beecraigs Country Park, taking you up Preston Road for approximately 2 miles. At the top of the hill road, turn left following signs for the loch and Visitor Centre. Take your 1st right, then 1st right again when you see the green sign and you are at the entrance gates to the site. Please remember to collect your entrance key from the Visitor Centre on arrival.
From the M8 - leave at J3a onto A89 for Bathgate, then follow B792 towards Torphichen and follow signs for Beecraigs Country Park.
Please ring the Visitor Centre telephone number should you require more detailed directions..
For those of you using satellite navigation, the postal code EH49 6PL will direct you towards the Visitor Centre but do keep a watch for the "Visitor Centre" road sign.
Getting there by railway:- From Linlithgow railway station, the Park is a 5 minute taxi ride. Unfortunately there are no public transport routes through the park.
Getting there by aeroplane:- From Edinburgh Airport, drive to M9 motorway, heading north and exit at junction 3 to Linlithgow. Follow signs for Beecraigs Country Park, taking you up Preston Road for approximately 2 miles. At the top of the hill road, turn left following signs for the loch and visitor centre. Take your 1st right, then 1st right again and you are at the entrance gates to the site.
