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West Common
Plan your visit
PicnicFamilyBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome
Getting here
56.55364, -2.59999
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦88+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Carrion Crow
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🛝Playground 196m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦88+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Carrion Crow
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🛝Playground 196m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePicnic spotPlaygroundToilets
Best for
Picnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space
Free
Family friendly
Very strong match
playground, toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination
Free
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Herring Gull, Carrion Crow, Oystercatcher +85 more · last seen 2026
Free
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, toilets, parking
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Herring Gull, Carrion Crow, Oystercatcher +85 more · last seen 2026
Free
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
Arbroath to Auchmithie Coastal PathWalking route
Named route
🚴Cycling
32 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
NCN 1 Dundee to TainCycling route
Named routeRef 1Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
NCN 1 Three Mile Wood alternativeCycling route
Named routeNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route425 m
Named routeRef 1Length 425 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route138 m
Named routeRef 1Length 138 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route23 m
Named routeRef 1Length 23 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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