Beecraigs Country Park

Storm Eowyn

As a result of Storm Eowyn on the 24 January 2025, the wooded areas within West Lothian have suffered significant damage. We are working our way around sites in West Lothian to assess how much damage has been caused, but this will take time. Many hazards exist after storms, such as debris falling and partially uprooted trees.  Though fallen trees may look stable, they can be extremely hazardous if attempts are made to cross or duck under them. If you do choose to visit a wooded site, we are asking all visitors to:

• Always follow signage and do not breach path closures
• Stay well away from work areas
• Turn back if a path is blocked
• Avoid accessing around, climbing over, or ducking under fallen trees

Beecraigs Country Park

From Saturday 8 February:

• Limited areas of the park will be open. A large section of the park remains closed including all mountain bike trails. See the map below for details of restricted areas.
• The Visitor Centre and Caravan Site will be open, as will the Hideaway Café.
• The Visitor Centre, Hillhouse, Cockleroy, Witchcraig and Balvormie car parks will be open. A road closure remains in place beyond the Balvormie car parks due to storm damage - there is no through access on Wairdlaw Brae.
• Balvormie Play Area will be open from 8th February, but much of the surrounding woodland remains closed. The Balvormie toilet block will be open, but Lochside toilet block remains closed.
• Do not enter any restricted areas of the park as it is not safe to do so. Do not park in gate entrances or on the road, as this prevents staff from carrying out essential work.  Due to the scale of the damage, access restrictions to other areas of the park will remain in place until they can be open safely for public use.

Please take care when visiting West Lothian's woodlands and thank you for your patience while we deal with storm damage across our sites. For information on Polkemmet Country Park and Almondell & Calderwood Country Park, visit: Polkemmet Country Park and Almondell & Calderwood Country Park.

Beecraigs Storm Damage Map (PDF, 4 MB)(opens new window)

Beecraigs Country Park

Beecraigs is open throughout the year and admission is free. 

Animal Attraction - Customer Notice (PDF, 129 KB)(opens new window)

• Welcome to Beecraigs Country Park - introductory video (opens new window)

• Beecraigs Country Park Map and Waymarked Routes (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)

Visitor Centre Opening Times

The Visitor Centre and public toilets are closed on the 25 December and 26 December and 1 and 2 January.

Due to staffing shortage, the Visitor Centre reception and shop area will be closed on the following dates.  Staff can be contacted at reception by ringing the emergency bell or ringing the emergency caravan site mobile number displayed.  We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Tariffs and Contact Details

Tariffs

• General Country Park Charges 2024/25 (PDF, 77 KB)(opens new window)

Telephone: 01506 284516

Email: mail@beecraigs.com 

Customer and Satisfaction Feedback Survey
Please help us to improve our service to you by completing our survey - Parks & Woodland Customer Evaluation (opens new window)

Service Standards

• 2023 Ranger Service Service Standard (PDF, 126 KB)(opens new window)
• Caravan & Camping Site Service Standards (PDF, 137 KB)(opens new window)
• 2023 Tree & Woodland Service Standard (PDF, 142 KB)(opens new window)
• 2023 Visitor Centres Service Standard (PDF, 123 KB)(opens new window)