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Kirkton Public Park

39 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome39 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and House Sparrow
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 190m 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

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, House Sparrow, Magpie +63 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, House Sparrow, Magpie +63 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Red-legged Shieldbug, Orange Ladybird +47 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

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
River Avon Heritage TrailWalking route14 km
Named routeLength 14 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

69 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 75Cycling route
Named routeRef 75National Cycle Network
Peel PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Almond PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Nell Burn PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Folly Burn PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Alderstone PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Blue RouteMountain bike route
Named route
Red RouteMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

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