Five Reasons to visit a West Lothian Country Park this summer

Get your walking shoes on and set out for a walk around either Beecraigs, Almondell & Calderwood or Polkemmet Country Parks. Each site has well signed routes of offering a range of walks suitable for all.

Each of the parks offer BBQ Pit Hire, allowing you the perfect place to catch up with some friends and / or family when the sun comes out! The BBQ Pits offer a safe way 

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West Lothian Council's Ranger service offer a variety of different events throughout the month of June and July. From Spoon Carving to Wool Spinning, as well as a Badger Watch, there's plenty for all the family. Don't forget to check the individual listings as some of these events may need pre-booking. 

Head up to Beecraigs Country Park and visit the Animal Attraction this summer. The Red Deer herd, established in 1977, can be seen from the viewing platform and along the Sutherland Way walk.

You can also see the impressive, hardy Highland Cows at Beecraigs alongside their very cute calves in the spring/summer.

It's no surprise that some of the most Instagrammable sites within are the Country Parks! Beecraigs offers views right across West Lothian, as well as out to the Forth Bridges and Pentland Hills. 

The winning cover from our #MyWestLothian competition was also taken at Almondell & Calderwood Country Park.