

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Cockleroy Hill & Beecraigs Loch Evening Walk
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 06:45 pm
- **Event Description**: Contact Natalie to book on 07780750003

Overview
Join us for an early evening walk at Beecraigs Country Park, starting with a steady climb up Cockleroy Hill &amp; rewarding views across West Lothian, before descending for a relaxed walk through woodland, farmland &amp; around Beecraigs Loch. Along the way we’ll hear a little about the area’s rich history — from ancient settlements and old limestone workings to the creation of the reservoir &amp; country park we enjoy today. 
A sociable, leisurely paced walk with time to take in the scenery &amp; stories of this fascinating landscape.
 
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Meeting time: 6:20 pm
Start time: 6:45 pm
Estimated finish time: 8:40 pm
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 6.3km / 3.9mi
Ascent: 152.7m / 501ft
Type: circular
It is advisable to wear walking trainers or boots as we will be walking on forestry paths &amp; tracks which can be muddy after rain. As the clocks do not change until the end of the month it is advisable to bring a headtorch or hand held torch with you to light the path as you walk. 

Starting point
Grid reference: NS 99389 74221
Nearest postcode: EH49 6PN
what3words: dwarf.health.jumped
Start time: 6:45 pm
The walk will start from the layby on the Bathgate to Linlithgow road beside the Cockleroy Hill car park. Please note the car park gates will close at 7pm at this time of the year so it is essential you park in the layby beside the road so you do not risk getting locked in. Park close together to allow enough room for everyone to park.

Meeting time: 6:20 pm
Livingston North Railway Station lower car park (Glasgow side) for car sharing. Please car share when possible as there is limited parking at the start of the walk.

Places are limited to 20 people so it is essential you book with the walk leader if you wish to attend this walk &amp; advise if you are car sharing. There is limited parking at the start of the walk so please car share where possible.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bathgate/cockleroy-hill-and-beecraigs-loch-evening-walk/200029657918309
- **Event Categories**: meetups, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029657918309?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=bathgate-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Bathgate
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Cockleroy layby
- **lat**: 55.950951543915
- **long**: -3.6126844134834
- **full address**: Cockleroy layby, Beecraigs Wood, Bathgate, EH48 4, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Livingston Ramblers Group (https://allevents.in/org/livingston-ramblers-group/19688880)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 06:45 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Cockleroy layby, Beecraigs Wood, Bathgate, EH48 4, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Livingston Ramblers Group
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups, health-wellness
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Cockleroy Hill & Beecraigs Loch Evening Walk ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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