Plean Country Park

What it’s like

Free woodland park with a play area, an exercise trail and three themed walking routes to work through.

There's a play area with a handful of features to keep smaller kids busy, and then the park opens out into something bigger: an exercise trail for the older ones (and you, if you fancy it), plus an extensive path network split into three themed marked trails. If you've got a mix of ages, that's the sell here, the little ones can stick near the play area while anyone older heads off on a proper walk.

The self-guided trail is the nice touch. You pull up historical information on your phone as you go, which turns a walk into something with a bit more purpose than just yomping about. It's free to get in and parking on site is free too during opening hours, so a visit costs you nothing beyond whatever you bring for lunch.

Speaking of which, picnics are allowed on the grassland next to the play area, with tables already there, so pack a bag rather than hoping for a café. There's step free access and toilets on site, which makes it a straightforward one for buggies. Being outdoors and free, it's an easy one to build a morning or afternoon around without worrying about booking anything in advance.

Facilities

Need to know

Parking

Free on site during park opening hours

Picnics

Allowed in grassland area with picnic tables adjacent to the play area

• Bring your own phone and headphones if you want the self-guided audio trail
• No café on site, so pack a picnic for the grassland tables
• Parking is free but only during park opening hours
• Three separate themed trails, so worth deciding which one suits your group before you set off

Plan your visit

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