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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Thyme Out — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· FreePlayground

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Magpie +58 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Magpie +58 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Melanostoma scalare, Syrphus, Hawthorn Shieldbug +58 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Liverwort, Crescent-cup Liverwort, Grey-cushioned Grimmia +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Causey MounthWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

94 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
City Centre<>Airport LinkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Deeside WayCycling route
Named routeRef 195National Cycle Network
NCN 1 Dundee to TainCycling route
Named routeRef 1Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route169 m
Named routeRef 1Length 169 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route91 m
Named routeRef 1Length 91 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface pavementslabs

Wildlife to spot

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