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Howard Park

16 ha

📷 Thomas Nugent · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome16 ha

Getting here

55.60378, -4.50129

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ☀️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
Bike parkingParking· PaidPlayground

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Redwing, Fieldfare, Jackdaw +46 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Redwing, Fieldfare, Jackdaw +46 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Tree Bumblebee · last seen 2025; Insects — Tree Bumblebee · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Irvine Valley TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

17 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 73Cycling route
Named routeRef 73National Cycle Network
A77 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Chris Hoy Cycle WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
N/ACycling route72 m
Named routeLength 72 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route185 m
Named routeRef 73Length 185 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route140 m
Named routeRef 73Length 140 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Howard Park

📷 Thomas Nugent · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Dean Castle Country ParkUrban park2.7 km→🏞️Dean CastleCountry park2.7 km→🌱Kay ParkUrban park1.3 km→🌱Dean ParkUrban park1.9 km→🌱Dean Castle Country ParkUrban park2.6 km→🌱Town's GreenUrban park900 m→

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