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Newcraighall Park

5 ha

📷 Richard Webb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Getting here

55.93290, -3.08855

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦109+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Woodpigeon
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· PaidPicnic spotPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Herring Gull +106 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Herring Gull +106 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Picnic day out

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

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Innocent RailwayWalking route
Named routeRef CEC5
Core PathsWalking route

East Lothian Core Path Network

Named routeLocal walking route
John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans)Walking route15.8 km
Named routeRef JMWLength 15.8 kmPoint-to-pointNational walking route
Edinburgh core path - Claremont and Easter RoadWalking route
Named routeRef CEC7Regional walking route
North Esk WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

77 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route RRCycling route
Named routeRef RRLocal cycle route
Quiet Route 10Cycling route
Named routeRef 10Local cycle route
NCN National Route 76Cycling route
Named routeRef 76Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
NCN National Route 196Cycling route
Named routeRef 196National Cycle Network
John Muir WayCycling route215 km
Named routeRef JMWLength 215 kmPoint-to-pointRegional cycle route
Quiet Route 20Cycling route
Named routeRef 20Local 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

Picnic tables, Newcraighall Park

📷 Richard Webb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Picnic tables, Newcraighall Park

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🌱Newhailes House & GardensUrban park1.2 km→🌱Craigmillar Castle ParkUrban park3.6 km→🌱The FieldUrban park4 km→🌱Hunters Hall ParkUrban park1.8 km→🌱Jewel ParkUrban park2 km→🌱River Esk ParkUrban park2.2 km→

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