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Eden Estuary

5 ha

📷 Becky Williamson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Getting here

56.36168, -2.89011

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Redshank and Curlew
  • 🧺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

Bird watching

Birds — Redshank, Curlew, Little Egret +89 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Redshank, Curlew, Little Egret +89 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

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN 1 Loch Leven to Dundee

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lade Braes WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Fife Pilgrim WayWalking route

Culross or North Queensferry to St Andrews

Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Fife Coastal PathWalking route190 km
Named routeRef FCPLength 190 kmPoint-to-pointNational walking route
Columba Way on North FCPWalking route59 km

Entirely on North section of Fife Coastal Path.

Named routeRef CWNFCPLength 59 kmPoint-to-pointNational walking route
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Cycling

43 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pine Cone TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Kingdom Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
NCN 1 St Andrews alternativeCycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
NCN 1 Loch Leven to DundeeCycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
N/ACycling route525 m
Named routeLength 525 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Eden Estuary Centre, Guardbridge

📷 Becky Williamson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Eden Estuary Centre, Guardbridge

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🦉Eden EstuaryNature reserve3.1 km→🌱Eden EstuaryUrban park600 m→🌱Pitcairn ParkUrban park4.1 km→🌱Pitcairn ParkUrban park4.1 km→🐄Balgove LarderVisitor farm4.5 km→🌱Walled GardenUrban park4.6 km→

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