Bogburn Flood Lagoons

Edinburgh & the Lothians

Bogburn Flood Lagoons consists of three open freshwater pools surrounded by marshy grassland and swamp, a habitat favoured by wildfowl. The wet areas have reed, sedge, horsetail and meadowsweet beds. There is also semi-natural broadleaved woodland and semi-improved grassland.

Best time to visit:

March to July for breeding birds

Visit for:

Birdwatching

Top Species:

Warblers

Access

Information
Follow the cycleway south-east
Directions
From Bathgate station take the B7002 (Whitburn Road) south. The reserve is accessed from the cycleway on the left, soon after the first roundabout.

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Reserve location

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OS Landranger Map: 65
OS Grid Reference: NS972679
Latitude: 55.89327442
Longitude: -3.64400198
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Bathgate (0 miles)