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King George's Field

1 ha

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BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Whooper Swan and Goldeneye
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Whooper Swan, Goldeneye, Fieldfare +70 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Whooper Swan, Goldeneye, Fieldfare +70 more · last seen 2026

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Brown Rollrim, Amanita betulae, Entoloma scabiosum +42 more · last seen 2020

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Helophilus pendulus, White-tailed Bumblebee, Large White +53 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Clyde WalkwayWalking route68 km

The Clyde Walkway is 65 km long from Riverside Museum, Glasgow and New Lanark in South Lanarkshire. Created as a joint enterprise by the Glasgow City, South and North Lanarkshire Councils. Close to urban centres with easy access to public transport.

Named routeRef CWLength 68 kmNational walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lanark to Biggar via Hyndford BridgeCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Lanark (Kirkfieldbank) to Happendon BridgeCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Lanark (Kirkfieldbank) to BiggarCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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