Kinneil Nature Reserve

Site of the former Kinneil Colliery, now fully restored - an excellent place to take the kids, go for walks, cycle and bird watching. 

Kinneil Nature Reserve is part of the Firth of Forth Special Protected Area. 

The area is internationally important for breeding and overwintering birds as well as housing native tree species plus cycle paths and woodland.

Kinneil Nature Reserve is therefore a great place to walk, cycle, bird watch and appreciate the landscape of the inner Forth.

To find out more about Kinneil Nature Reserve visit their website.

To find out more about the Parks within the Falkirk area visit MyParks Scotland.

dog friendly

* This is a dog friendly attraction, click here for other dog friendly places in Falkirk

By Car: Kinneil Foreshore / Nature Reserve is on the north west edge of Bo’ness in central Scotland, just off the A904. If you’re travelling from other parts of central Scotland, use the M9 motorway and take the exits to Bo’ness. There is parking off Snab Lane, off Kinneil Road, and off Corbiehall. You can also park at Kinneil Estate and walk to the foreshore. (Maps and directions are available from Kinneil Museum. It will take a 15-20 minute walk to reach the coastline from the Museum.)

If you’re travelling from other parts of central Scotland, use the M9 motorway and take the exits to Bo’ness. There is parking off Snab Lane, off Kinneil Road, and off Corbiehall. 

By Rail: The nearest mainline train station is Linlithgow (the next town). Alternatively, visitors to the Bo'ness and Kinneil Steam Railway can visit Kinneil Foreshore by getting off the train at “Kinneil Halt”. It’s a 15-20 minute walk from there up to Kinneil House and Museum and just a few minutes to the coastline.)

By Bus: Linlithgow Rail Station and neighbouring towns have good bus connections with Bo’ness. Visit Traveline Scotland and use their journey planner to help you find relevant services.

 

  • Car park
  • Cycle path (inc mountain bike trails)
  • Historical features
  • Natural Heritage Service - Ranger Service
  • Picnic Benches/Tables
  • Seating
  • Views
  • Walks
  • Water - Pond / Loch / Burn / River
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildflower meadows
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Woodland