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Alexander Park

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦50+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Wren
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 278m away — 2 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Wren, House Sparrow +47 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Wren, House Sparrow +47 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Four-spotted Chaser, Southern Hawker, Black Darter +6 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Picnic day out

Urban park — open green space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
StockmounthWalking route
Named route
Blackhall Loop TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Deeside WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Ley WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

21 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Deeside WayCycling route
Named routeRef 195National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route94 m
Named routeRef 195Length 94 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route235 m
Named routeRef 195Length 235 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route763 m
Named routeRef 195Length 763 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route674 m
Named routeRef 195Length 674 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route406 m
Named routeRef 195Length 406 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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