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Couper Park

5 ha

Plan your visit

PicnicBirdsFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦104+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Great Black-backed Gull and Shag
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • Café on site — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Great Black-backed Gull, Shag, Herring Gull +101 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Great Black-backed Gull, Shag, Herring Gull +101 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Hawker, Peacock, Common Green Grasshopper +18 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
John O'Groats Trail (Brora to Helmsdale)Walking route
Named routeRef JoG07Local walking route
John O'Groats Trail (Helmsdale to Berriedale)Walking route
Named routeRef JoG08Local walking route

Wildlife to spot

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