Binny Craig Group Walks | Join a Walk
Join group walks, find walking companions and friends, or organise your own!
Don't walk alone! Find friendly walkers to explore Binny Craig together. Join scheduled group walks or start your own.
Elevation
221m
725 ft
Prominence
43m
Coordinates
55.9447, -3.5338
NT043734
OS Map
65
Explorer: 349E
The summit features a distinctive stone cairn with tumbled rocks providing an excellent viewpoint. Don’t forget to bring your camera, or you’ll be left with memories that only exist in your head.
Binny Craig is primarily composed of volcanic rock, specifically basalt, which is part of the extinct volcanic activity that characterises much of this area. The steep cliffs provide a glimpse into the geological processes that shaped the landscape.
From the summit, hikers can enjoy views of the Pentland Hills, the Firth of Forth, and even distant peaks like Ben Lomond on clear days.
The name 'Binny' derives from the Gaelic 'Binn,' meaning 'peak' or 'hill'. It's a fitting title for this modest yet picturesque summit.
Historically, Binny Craig offers archaeological interest with evidence of ancient settlement in the surrounding areas.
This route starts at the nearby village of West Calder and winds its way through woodland before ascending the slope to Binny Craig's summit.
Parking is available at the West Calder train station, a short walk from the start of the route.
Frequent trains run from Edinburgh to West Calder, making public transport a viable option for hikers.
The nearest facilities, including cafes and toilets, are located in West Calder, providing ample pre-hike refreshments.
Join friendly walkers exploring Binny Craig and surrounding area
More walks starting close to this area
Create a walk and let others join you. It's free and easy!
Some common questions about the hills answered
Many walkers use Walkmates to join or organise walks with others. You can check for group walks around Binny Craig through the maps
Activity varies by location and time, but Walkmates lets you see whether others have shared walks or shown interest in this area. Find other people through the walking friends search walking friends for Binny Craig search or of course create your own walk for Binny Craig
Yes. If there aren’t any walks listed already, you can create a walk and make it available for others to join.
If you're signed up to Walkmates, you can create a walk to Binny Craig.
There are often multiple ways to walk this hill, depending on experience and route preference. Walkmates helps you explore walks and routes that others have shared.
Yes. You can suggest or create routes to share with others. Walkmates focuses on the social side of walking, so routes are used to help people organise walks and explore areas together, rather than as detailed navigation tools or route libraries.
Other uses really appreciate knowledgeable walkers sharing their routes. Share your favourite route to Binny Craig here
We always strive to keep the information on Walkmates as accurate as possible. If you find an error, please let us know through the contact form and we'll aim to correct it as quickly as possible
Grid Ref: NT043734
+ 5 more nearby hills
Find more walking companions in the area
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!