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A beautiful country park which boasts beautiful woodland and parkland with a variety of things for the family to see and do. Monikie Country Park's many attractions include adventurous land and water activities, self-led trails, marquee and BBQ hire and an adventure play park for the kids. The 50 acre watersports site includes windsurfing, dingy sailing, kayaking and rowboats and provides a fun day out whatever your ability. Facilities include equipment hire, changing rooms, showers, and storag
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Carlungie Earth House
2.53km from Monikie Country Park
Carlungie Earth House is one of the largest and most complex examples of its kind in Scotland. It was accidentally discovered during ploughing in 1949. Subsequent excavations during the following two years also revealed about eight associated stone dwellings at ground level. The winding passage is one of the most complex earth house structures in Scotland. Despite the name, it is not a house, nor is it built of earth.
Crombie Country Park
3.09km from Monikie Country Park
A beautiful country Park consists of 200 acres of woodland around the striking Crombie Loch. Enjoy 7 km of woodland trails, including the Discovery Trail where you can find out about Crombie’s fascinating social and natural history. Children will love the adventure play area, and picnic and barbecue areas are also available.
Crombie
3.19km from Monikie Country Park
Crombie Country Park consists of 200 acres of woodland around the striking Crombie Loch. Enjoy 7 km of woodland trails, including the Discovery Trail where you can find out about Crombie’s fascinating social and natural history. The area is a fantastic place to spot wildlife. Look out for red squirrels, woodpeckers, roe deer and waterfowl as you explore the woodland and loch.
Ardestie Earth House
3.9km from Monikie Country Park
Ardestie Earth Houseis an example of an earth house or souterrain, ancient underground structures common to the British Isles and Brittany. This is one of the largest and most complex examples of its kind in Scotland. It was accidentally discovered during ploughing in 1949. Subsequent excavations during the following two years also revealed about eight associated stone dwellings at ground level.
Barry Mill
4.58km from Monikie Country Park
Barry Mill is now one of only a handful of mills still powered by water. Rebuilt after a fire around 1814, it is probably the largest and finest example of its type still in operation. This is a magnificent example of the country’s industrial heritage and you can learn. The water-powered mill produced oatmeal and animal feed, as well as providing work for local people, right up until 1982.
Panmure Golf Club
5.68km from Monikie Country Park
Panmure Golf Club is a golf club close to the village of Barry, Angus, Scotland. It is one of the clubs that originally helped purchase the Amateur Championship trophy, and is one of the oldest golf clubs in the world, dating back to 1845. It is a private club that plays over the Barry Links, and is sometimes referred to as Barry or Panmure Barry. Due to its location next to Carnoustie it is often overlooked by visitors, and with the number of members limited to 500 it is one of the most underpl
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