Address:The Park Centre, Almondell & Calderwood Country Park Tel: 01506 882254 OS Reference is: NT 090 692 |
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Bus Service - Rail Links
Buses run from Livingston and Edinburgh to East Calder and Broxburn. Unfortunately there are no direct Public transport links to the Park.
For advice contact the WEST LOTHIAN TRAVEL HOTLINE 01506 775288 - open 08:30-17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:30-15:30 on Fridays, or telephone traveline on 0870 608 2608.
By Train
The nearest train station is situated in Uphall. For rail information, telephone the NATIONAL RAIL ENQUIRY LINE on 08457 484950.
By Car
North Car Park - (closes at sunset). Signposted off the A89, the entrance is 2 miles due south of Broxburn. This is the entrance nearest to the Visitor Centre and disabled car park.
South Car Park - Just west of Wilkieston take the B7015 off the A71 and the car park is at the east end of East Calder Village.
Mid Calder Car Park - From East Calder follow the B7015 for a further mile then turn onto the B8046 Pumpherston/Uphall road. Use this car park when visiting Calderwood.
Oakbank Car Park – On the A71, three quarters of a mile east of the Lizzie Brice roundabout, Livingston.
Special arrangements can be made for people with walking difficulties, to drive into Almondell and park next to the Visitor Centre. Telephone for more information.
Please ring the Visitor Centre telephone number should you require more detailed directions. The postal code for Almondell & Calderwood is EH52 5PE, should you require it for your sat nav.
General Access
Countryside Section supports and promotes the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Management Rules are in operation in all three Country Parks within West Lothian and should you require advice on these, please do contact the Ranger Service for assistance. When you are in the outdoors please:-
- take responsibility for your own actions;
- respect people's privacy and peace of mind;
- help farmers, landowners and others to work safely and effectively;
- care for the environment;
- keep your dog under proper control;
- take extra care if you are orgainsing a group, an event or running a business.
For further advice on recreation and access issues throughout Scotland and to help better understand responsibilities under the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, please visit www.outdooraccess-scotland.com