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Lochend Park

Scotland  >  United Kingdom

City park in Edinburgh where the central lake is the main attraction. Lochend Loch attracts wide range of waterfowl.

Added* by Simon Holledge
Most recent update 3 февраля 2025

Description

Small city park with an interesting lake. Lochend Loch formerly supplied the port of Leith with fresh water. There is a path around the edge of the lake, with many ducks, swans, seagulls, moorhen, coots, heron all present.

Details

Access

Lochend Park is located east of the city center of Edinburgh. Easily accessible by road. It is close to the main London Road, at the back of Meadowbank Stadium, but surprisingly secluded from neighbouring streets.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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