Explore a wide forest that straddles open moorland

Camilty Forest straddles the Lang Whang, the main road between Edinburgh and Ayr, offering some welcome shelter from the wild, open moorland that surrounds it.

Explore the informal paths in the forest or enjoy a picnic at the open grassland near the car park.

Facilities & access

Parking

The nearest public toilets are in West Calder, about 3 ¾ miles away.

Getting here

The car park is on the north side of the A70 about 700 yards north of the junction with the B7008 from West Calder.

Using SatNav?

EH55 8LR is the nearest postcode. It’s at Crosswood reservoir, about ¾ mile to the south.

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