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Ormiston Grows

1 ha

📷 Jim Barton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsPicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

55.91745, -2.93670

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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
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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
Bike parkingParkingPicnic spot

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Wren, Blue Tit +67 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Wren, Blue Tit +67 more · last seen 2026

Free

Picnic day out

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN National Route 196

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
John Muir Way (Prestonpans to North Berwick)Walking route25 km
Named routeRef JMWLength 25 kmPoint-to-pointNational walking route
Pencaitland Railway WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

24 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
1722 WaggonwayCycling route
Named routeLocal 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
Main RouteCycling route640 m
Named routeRef 196Length 640 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route198 m
Named routeRef 196Length 198 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Capital TrailMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Ormiston Grows garden project

📷 Jim Barton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ormiston Grows garden project

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Polson Public ParkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Polson Public ParkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Ormiston ParkUrban park1.1 km→🌱Monks MeadowUrban park4.9 km→🌱Carberry EstateUrban park5 km→🌱Ormiston ParkUrban park1.1 km→

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