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King George V Park

12 ha

📷 Richard Webb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome12 ha

Getting here

55.87670, -3.11177

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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 127m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Magpie +75 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Magpie +75 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Helophilus pendulus, Potato Capsid +52 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Helophilus pendulus, Potato Capsid +52 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

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Core PathsWalking route

East Lothian Core Path Network

Named routeLocal walking route
North Esk WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Gorebridge Circular WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Gore WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Burdiehouse Burn Valley ParkWalking route
Named routeRef CEC1Local walking route
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Cycling

48 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route RRCycling route
Named routeRef RRLocal cycle route
NCN National Route 196Cycling route
Named routeRef 196National Cycle Network
Dalkeith to Edinburgh via GilmertonCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Loanhead to Roslin Railway PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Quiet Route 61Cycling route
Named routeRef 61Local cycle route
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 6Cycling route

Tynemouth - Edinburgh

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Capital TrailMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

King George's Field

📷 Richard Webb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Mayfield ParkUrban park4.2 km→🌱Kick About AreaUrban park3.4 km→🌱Drum ParkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Burdiehouse Burn Valley ParkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Kevock LeaUrban park800 m→🦉Straiton PondNature reserve2.7 km→

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