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Skirling Parish Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Pink-footed Goose and Lapwing
  • Churchyard walks is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Pink-footed Goose, Lapwing, Mallard +57 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Pink-footed Goose, Lapwing, Mallard +57 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Gold Swift, Pterostichus, 7-spot Ladybird +32 more · last seen 2020

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Brooklime, Meadowsweet, Phrymaceae +154 more · last seen 2014

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
John Buchan WayWalking route22 km
Named routeLength 22 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Border LoopCycling route
Named routeRef BLRound tripRegional cycle route
Innerleithen Purple RouteCycling route86 km
Named routeRef purpleLength 86 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Lanark to Biggar via Hyndford BridgeCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Tweed CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef TRegional cycle route
Dreva and DaywickCycling route
Named routeRef orangeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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