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Joseph Hume Statue

📷 Adrian Diack · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Dogs welcome

Getting here

56.71149, -2.46812

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦94+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Mallard
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • ☕Redcaps — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· FreePlaygroundToilets

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Oystercatcher, Mallard, Wigeon +91 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Oystercatcher, Mallard, Wigeon +91 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Syrphus, Syrphus ribesii, Eristalis tenax +12 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Syrphus, Syrphus ribesii, Eristalis tenax +12 more · last seen 2026

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Parsley-leaved Bramble · last seen 2026; Plants — Parsley-leaved Bramble · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 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
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Cycling

39 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 route266 m
Named routeRef 1Length 266 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route71 m
Named routeRef 1Length 71 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route159 m
Named routeRef 1Length 159 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route181 m
Named routeRef 1Length 181 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface 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

Hoard under the Joseph Hume statue, High Street, Montrose, Angus

📷 Adrian Diack · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Hoard under the Joseph Hume statue, High Street, Montrose, Angus

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🌱Green ParkUrban park300 m→🌱Mid LinksUrban park300 m→🌱Mid LinksUrban park300 m→🌱Millenium GardenUrban park400 m→🌱East LinksUrban park1 km→🌱Charleton FarmUrban park3.3 km→

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