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Newlands Parish Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Rook and Willow Warbler
  • Churchyard walks 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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Rook, Willow Warbler, Chaffinch +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Rook, Willow Warbler, Chaffinch +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Black Sexton Beetle, Larch Ladybird, Common Red Soldier Beetle +21 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Meadowsweet, Soft-rush +292 more · last seen 2022

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pentland Way (Dunsyre to Cross Borders Drove Road)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Cross Borders Drove Road (West Linton to Traquair)Walking route
Named routePoint-to-pointNational walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
The Eldons / EddlestonCycling route36 km
Named routeRef redLength 36 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Capital TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Great North Trail (Scottish Borders)Mountain bike route154.8 km
Named routeLength 154.8 kmNational Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The B7059 heading past the gates of Newlands Parish Church

The B7059 heading past the gates of Newlands Parish Church

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