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St Madoes Parish Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Woodpigeon
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 197m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Red Squirrel, Grey Squirrel, Hedgehog +11 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Groundsel, Field Horsetail +160 more · last seen 2021

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Small White, Peacock +13 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Three Saints WayWalking route130 km

Three Saints Way – Killin to St Andrews. The lives of three saints – Saint Kessog, Saint Fillan and Saint Serf – are commemorated by this pilgrimage, connecting Scotland’s dramatic west coast to the rocks and hills of the east.

Named routeRef TSWLength 130 kmRegional walking route
Fife Coastal PathWalking route190 km
Named routeRef FCPLength 190 kmPoint-to-pointNational walking route
Fir Long LoopWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Aaron's WalkWalking route9.7 km

A route that takes in the historical sites around Abernethy but with minimal stretches on road. It was suggested by walking group regular Aaron who comes from Abernethy. The first half is very easy and flat. The second half involves steep hill climbs.

Named routeLength 9.7 kmLocal walking route
Bridge of Earn to AbernethyWalking route7.8 km

Good track to bridge at Culfargie then tricky navigation around solar farm, then good tracks again.

Named routeLength 7.8 kmPoint-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

17 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 77Cycling route
Named routeRef 77National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 777Cycling route
Named routeRef 777National Cycle Network
Kingdom Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
River Tay Way Cycle RouteCycling route

Combining portions of NCN 7 and 77 to provide a route between Kenmore and Dundee, roughly following the course of the River Tay

Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route3.6 km
Named routeRef 777Length 3.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route188 m
Named routeRef 777Length 188 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St. Madoes and Kinfauns Parish Church

St. Madoes and Kinfauns Parish Church

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