The Chester
Getting here
55.90879, -2.78170
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Blackbird +62 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Blackbird +62 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Broad-bodied Chaser, Large Red Damselfly +27 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Broad-bodied Chaser, Large Red Damselfly +27 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Core PathsWalking route
East Lothian Core Path Network
🚴Cycling
16 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN National Route 76Cycling route
NCN National Route 196Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Main RouteCycling route362 m
Main RouteCycling route44 m
Main RouteCycling route102 m
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Capital TrailMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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