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Hay Lodge Park

15 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsPicnicWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome15 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Goldfinch
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground 182m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Blue Tit +75 more · last seen 2026

Free

Picnic day out

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

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Blue Tit +75 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
John Buchan WayWalking route22 km
Named routeLength 22 kmLocal walking route
Tantah's TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Pilots' TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Cross Borders Drove Road (West Linton to Traquair)Walking route
Named routePoint-to-pointNational walking route
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cademuir CircuitCycling route12 km
Named routeRef yellowLength 12 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
The Eldons / EddlestonCycling route36 km
Named routeRef redLength 36 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Peebles to EddlestonCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Peebles to InnerleithenCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Tweed Valley Railway PathCycling route
Named routeRef TVRLocal cycle route
Traquair HouseCycling route21 km
Named routeRef greenLength 21 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Glentress Green RouteMountain bike route4.5 km
Named routeLength 4.5 km
Glentress Blue RouteMountain bike route
Named route
Glentress Black RouteMountain bike route29 km
Named routeLength 29 km
Glentress Red RouteMountain bike route
Named route
Capital TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Great North Trail (Scottish Borders)Mountain bike route154.8 km
Named routeLength 154.8 kmNational Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Sledging in Hay Lodge Park, Peebles

Sledging in Hay Lodge Park, Peebles

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