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Dun Old Kirk

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📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

56.72911, -2.54484

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦97+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 284m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· PaidPlaygroundToilets

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Chaffinch +94 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Chaffinch +94 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Green-veined White, Orange-tip +19 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large White, Green-veined White, Orange-tip +19 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Rose · last seen 2026; Plants — Japanese Rose · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lurgies WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Shelduck HideWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Wigeon HideWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
TayockWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
LeuchlandWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 1 Dundee to TainCycling route
Named routeRef 1Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route71 m
Named routeRef 1Length 71 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route145 m
Named routeRef 1Length 145 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route400 m
Named routeRef 1Length 400 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route466 m
Named routeRef 1Length 466 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Scotland TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Dun Old Kirk

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱House of Dun EstateUrban park300 m→🌱Walled GardenUrban park100 m→🦉Montrose BasinNature reserve2.9 km→🌱Elephant ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Medicine Well ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Kinnaird ParkUrban park4.8 km→

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