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King George V Playing Field

13 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsFamilyPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome13 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦52+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and House Sparrow
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 125m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, House Sparrow, Woodpigeon +49 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground, toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, parking

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, House Sparrow, Woodpigeon +49 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Red Soldier Beetle, Linnavuoriana decempunctata, Birch Shieldbug +16 more · last seen 2025

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
StockmounthWalking route
Named route
Builg MounthWalking route
Named route
Blackhall Loop TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Deeside WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Coy Burn TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

23 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Deeside WayCycling route
Named routeRef 195National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route94 m
Named routeRef 195Length 94 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route235 m
Named routeRef 195Length 235 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route763 m
Named routeRef 195Length 763 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route674 m
Named routeRef 195Length 674 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route406 m
Named routeRef 195Length 406 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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