West Lothian
Scotland
West Calder and Livingston are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: NT058587
Camilty Forest is a modern conifer plantation that straddles the Lang Whang (A70). It sits on the edge of the Pentland Hills Regional Park.
Mammals: You may spot roe deer as you wander through the forest or even a fox. We have information about Roe deer
Birds: Common crossbills are seen flying around in flocks above the tree tops or landing to feed on the seed in the cones. You could also see a common sandpiper flying along one of the small burns in the forest. Flocks of tits and goldcrests can sometimes be heard as they pick their way through the trees looking for bugs.
Habitats: Camilty Forest contains a small part of Cobbinshaw Moss Site of Special Scientific Interest which is an important site for intermediate blanket mire. There are many boggy areas of the forest, some open grassland areas and a few watercourses including the Water of Leith. We have information about Lowland bog
How to get there:
From Edinburgh, take the A70 (Lang Whang or Lanark Road).
About 12 miles from Edinburgh and past the Harperrig reservoir, you will find the forest spanning both sides of the A70.
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Enter through:
Shear Bridge Car Park
Facilities:
Activities:
Contact:
Emma Stewart
01555 660190
e-mail: scottishlowlands@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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