LATEST:Linhouse Glen
Edinburgh & the Lothians
Linhouse Glen has river flood plains and steep, narrow wooded slopes with rocky outcrops.The reserve is part of the Linhouse Valley SSSI which is designated for its acid and neutral grasslands, woodland and valley fen. Melancholy thistle, spearmint and a number of sedges can be seen in the woodland as can an abundance of the attractive common spotted orchid. Roe deer, skylarks and brown hares are regulars.
Best time to visit:
- June to August for flowering plants, butterflies and birds
Visit for:
- Birdwatching
- Mammals
- Wildflowers
- Grasslands
- Woodlands
Access
- Information
From the parking area walk through the gap next to the large metal gate. Then follow the red cinder track to the right and across a wooden bridge for about 2km until a path leads off to the right (NT 074 647) in the direction of the Linhouse water and then under the railway viaduct into the North-eastern end of the reserve. - Directions
Take the A899 south from Jct 3 on the M8, at the roundabout take the A71 to West Calder. Take the first turning on the left. Turn Left at the T-junction onto Murieston East Road. Take the fourth road on the left Murieston Road. Follow this until just before a sharp right turn where you turn left into a short section of road where you can park. - Restrictions
Access to the reserve is via a footpath crossing over a railway track. Visitors are asked to take great care when using the crossing and ensure they follow all the advice shown on the signage. PLEASE NOTE: Visitors MUST only use the designated crossing. It is an offence and extremely dangerous to trespass anywhere else on the railway that is not a designated crossing site. For more information please visit www.networkrail.co.uk
Reserve location
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OS Landranger Map: 65OS Grid Reference: NT072643
Latitude: 55.86296677
Longitude: -3.48290974
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East Calder (5 miles)
