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Banchory Ternan Church Yard

13 ha

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome13 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and House Sparrow
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 145m away — 6 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, House Sparrow, Wren +53 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, House Sparrow, Wren +53 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large Red Damselfly, Syrphus, Tenthredo arcuata/brevicornis/notha/schaefferi +14 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Wych Elm, Common Blue-sow-thistle, Lesser Burdock +15 more · last seen 2025

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Deeside Way

Varies

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

24 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 route674 m
Named routeRef 195Length 674 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route406 m
Named routeRef 195Length 406 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route408 m
Named routeRef 195Length 408 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Gated entrance to St Ternan's cemetery

Gated entrance to St Ternan's cemetery

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