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Getting here
55.94717, -3.05519
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦88+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Oystercatcher
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🛝Playground 191m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦88+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Oystercatcher
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🛝Playground 191m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Picnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wigeon, Oystercatcher, Black-headed Gull +85 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Wigeon, Oystercatcher, Black-headed Gull +85 more · last seen 2026
Family friendly
Strong match
playground, picnic area; Urban park — family destination
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Innocent RailwayWalking route
Core PathsWalking route
East Lothian Core Path Network
John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans)Walking route15.8 km
John Muir Way (Prestonpans to North Berwick)Walking route25 km
Pencaitland Railway WalkWalking route
🚴Cycling
66 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route RRCycling route
Quiet Route 10Cycling route
NCN National Route 76Cycling route
NCN National Route 196Cycling route
John Muir WayCycling route215 km
Dalkeith to Edinburgh via GilmertonCycling route
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Capital TrailMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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