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Balmaghie Parish Church

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦89+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Starling and Blackbird
  • Churchyard walks is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Starling, Blackbird, Mallard +86 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Soprano Pipistrelle, Grey Squirrel, Pipistrelle +11 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Silver Y, July Highflyer, Green-brindled Crescent +90 more · last seen 2024

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell, Spanish Bluebell, Snowdrop +8 more · last seen 2022

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Threave Estate WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Alternative RouteCycling route112 m
Named routeRef 7Length 112 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route224 m
Named routeRef 7Length 224 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route262 m
Named routeRef 7Length 262 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route96 m
Named routeRef 7Length 96 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.6 km
Named routeRef 7Length 4.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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