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St Finan's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Pink-footed Goose and House Sparrow
  • 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, House Sparrow, Blackbird +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Red Squirrel, Rabbit, Mole +12 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Orange-tip, Small Copper +20 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Greater Tussock-sedge, Wild Angelica, Yorkshire-fog +91 more · last seen 2016

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

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Church walkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Deeside WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

16 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Deeside WayCycling route
Named routeRef DWLocal cycle route
Deeside WayCycling route
Named routeRef 195National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route318 m
Named routeRef 195Length 318 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 195Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route226 m
Named routeRef 195Length 226 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route38 m
Named routeRef 195Length 38 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface other

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Former St Finan's Church-Manse-Barn, Lumphanan

Former St Finan's Church-Manse-Barn, Lumphanan

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