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Eastfield

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Escape from the buzz of the motorway in this young forest

Just a few hundred yards from the hum of traffic on the M8, strolling the wide paths of this new forest are a surprisingly peaceful way to clear your head or walk the dog.

Facilities and access

Walking
Walking
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Parking

The nearest public toilets and places to eat are in Harthill and Shotts.

Car parking information

There is no charge to park in this car park. Please park with care and consideration. In particular please park in designated parking areas only and do not block entrances or gates.

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Getting here

Eastfield is on the north side of the B717 at West Benhar. Following West Benhar Road from Eastfield, the car park will appear on the right after a one minute drive.

Using SatNav?

ML7 5TG is the nearest postcode.

Public transport

Local bus services stop at Eastfield, but there is a fifteen minute walk to the woodland. Plan your journey at Traveline Scotland.

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0300 067 6600 (option 1)
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Nearby forests

 A gravel forest road through a mixed forest

Coal mining country reclaimed by woodland and wildlife

Facilities and activities
Walking
Walking
Distance from 'Eastfield': 2.32 miles
Long grass and trees around a path

Quiet, local woodland on the edge of Airdrie

Facilities and activities
Walking
Walking
Distance from 'Eastfield': 4.24 miles
Wildflowers next to a loch

Enjoy a gentle lochside stroll on the edge of Limerigg Wood

Facilities and activities
Walking
Walking
Distance from 'Eastfield': 4.34 miles