Almondell and Calderwood Country Park

About this place

Wooded river valley park near Broxburn with waymarked trails, a visitor centre and a viaduct crossing.

This country park near Broxburn follows the wooded valley of the River Almond, with waymarked trails leading past a series of weirs and an impressive stone viaduct that once carried a mineral railway across the gorge. A visitor centre gives some background on the park's industrial past, including the shale oil works that once operated nearby, part of West Lothian's often-overlooked industrial heritage. The combination of genuine gorge scenery and easy, well-maintained paths makes it a good option for a proper family walk without needing serious hiking experience. It's free to visit, with parking at the visitor centre and most main paths suitable for buggies.

Make a day of it — within 5km