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Balmedie Country Park

161 ha
BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome161 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦121+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Carrion Crow
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby, toilets nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Carrion Crow, Blackbird +118 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Herring Gull, Carrion Crow, Blackbird +118 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Springy Turf-moss, Whitish Feather-moss, Big Shaggy-moss +38 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Springy Turf-moss, Whitish Feather-moss, Big Shaggy-moss +38 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Red Admiral, Painted Lady +23 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Common Darter, Red Admiral, Painted Lady +23 more · last seen 2024

Free

Family friendly

toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Ice House RouteWalking route1.7 km
Named routeLength 1.7 kmLocal walking route
Marram Grass RouteWalking route800 m
Named routeLength 800 mLocal walking route
Beach WalkWalking route600 m
Named routeLength 600 mLocal walking route
Horse RouteWalking route500 m
Named routeLength 500 mLocal walking route
Thyme WalkWalking route3.5 km
Named routeLength 3.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Flooded car park at Balmedie Country Park

Flooded car park at Balmedie Country Park

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