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Cuthill Park

3 ha

📷 Mike Pennington · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

55.95481, -2.99591

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦109+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Lapwing and Red-throated Diver
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Lapwing, Red-throated Diver, Oystercatcher +106 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Lapwing, Red-throated Diver, Oystercatcher +106 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans)

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Core PathsWalking route

East Lothian Core Path Network

Named routeLocal walking route
John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans)Walking route15.8 km
Named routeRef JMWLength 15.8 kmPoint-to-pointNational walking route
John Muir Way (Prestonpans to North Berwick)Walking route25 km
Named routeRef JMWLength 25 kmPoint-to-pointNational walking route
Pencaitland Railway WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

50 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route RRCycling route
Named routeRef RRLocal cycle route
1722 WaggonwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
NCN National Route 76Cycling route
Named routeRef 76Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
NCN National Route 196Cycling route
Named routeRef 196National Cycle Network
John Muir WayCycling route215 km
Named routeRef JMWLength 215 kmPoint-to-pointRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 6Cycling route

Tynemouth - Edinburgh

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Capital TrailMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Totem poles in Cuthill Park, Prestonpans

📷 Mike Pennington · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Totem poles in Cuthill Park, Prestonpans

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🌱Pennypit ParkUrban park600 m→🌱Fisherrow Links ParkUrban park3.8 km→🌱River Esk ParkUrban park4.1 km→🌱Pinkie Braes ParkUrban park2.1 km→🌱Levenhall LinksUrban park2.2 km→🌱Polson Public ParkUrban park2.2 km→

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