Description
Beecraigs Country Park near Linlithgow offers a compact volunteer-maintained trail network with five waymarked routes across green, blue, red and black grades, plus a dedicated skills area with jump lines and boardwalk features. The trails are set within mixed woodland on the Bathgate Hills and are free to ride year-round. The red and black routes feature natural rooty and rocky terrain with drop-offs.
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The Trails
- Green Route (3.6km) - Family-friendly beginner trail suitable for all ages
- Blue Route (5.3km) - Moderate trail for riders with some off-road experience
- Red Route (7km) - Figure-eight layout with woody, rooty, technical terrain and drop-offs. Black grade options branch off the main loop.
- Black Route - Short expert-only section branching from the red route
- Skills Area - Located beside the Lochside car park, with blue, red and black grade features including jumps, drops and boardwalk
Getting Here
- Primary car park for the MTB trails and skills area: Lochside car park, Beecraigs Country Park, Linlithgow, EH49 6PL
- The visitor centre and Hillhouse car park are a short ride away within the park
- From the M9: exit at junction 3 (Linlithgow) and follow signs for Beecraigs Country Park. Approximately 3 miles from the motorway.
- Nearest rail: Linlithgow station (ScotRail), approximately 2.5 miles from the park
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