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Ross Priory Walled Garden

1 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

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 Robin and Chaffinch
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Chaffinch, Carrion Crow +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Chaffinch, Carrion Crow +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Picnic day out

Urban park — open green space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
West Highland Way - altenativesWalking route
Named routeRef WW-aLocal walking route
West Highland Way (Drymen to Rowardennan)Walking route22.5 km
Named routeLength 22.5 kmNational walking route
John Muir Way (Balloch to Strathblane part 1)Walking route
Named routeRef JMWPoint-to-pointNational walking route
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
West Loch Lomond Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 40Regional cycle route
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 1Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
John Muir WayCycling route215 km
Named routeRef JMWLength 215 kmPoint-to-pointRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route383 m
Named routeRef 7Length 383 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route437 m
Named routeRef 7Length 437 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Approaching the shore of Loch Lomond at Ross Priory

Approaching the shore of Loch Lomond at Ross Priory

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