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Heathland Forest


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About Heathland Forest

Please note that the Glen Carpark will be closed until the end of March for upgrading and resurfacing work.

This is the access point to the large Heathland Forest.

There is a great choice of both waymarked and informal walks. It is also full of wildlife and history - with the opportunity to explore the area around the former Wilsontown Ironworks.

How to get there:

Heathland Forest is part of Heathland Forest. Forth is the nearest town or village.

From the M8 take junction 4 signposted the A801. Take the A801, then the A705 round Whitburn. Join the A706 and go south for about six miles.

Turn onto the B7016 signposted for Wilsontown, and go straight ahead at the bend. The Glen car park is on the right-hand side.

OS Grid Reference: NS950565
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Start your visit from:

Wilsontown Ironworks entrance

Other places to go in Heathland Forest

Young horse riders

Facilities:

Parking

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingHeritage
walking

There is a leaflet available from the office with all paths and car parking shown.

cycling

Some tracks are recommended for cycling, please contact the office for further information.

horse riding

Some tracks are recommended for horses, please contact the office for further information.

Contact:

Scottish Lowlands Office

01555 660190
e-mail: scottishlowlands@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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What's of interest

Forest Guide

Cover of the Forth Access Guide
Download the Forth Forest Guide (PDF 1520k).

The Brashers

Getting active in the woods! Once a month on a Saturday morning this group meets up for a couple of hours - to tidy up some of the paths whilst catching up on the latest chat. Contact Emma Stewart for further information on the group

Read the latest Wilsontown Ironworks newsletter (PDF 1.5Mb).

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