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James Square

1 ha

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FamilyBirdsWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦106+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Herring Gull
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • The Sandwich Bar — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· FreePicnic spotPlaygroundToilets

Best for

9 activities

Family friendly

playground, café, toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull, Carrion Crow +103 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull, Carrion Crow +103 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Picnic day out

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

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, café, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Moray Coast TrailWalking route72 km
Named routeLength 72 kmPoint-to-pointNational walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Elgin - LossiemouthCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

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