What makes it 88% Couple-Friendly: Couples can enjoy quiet woodland walks, a riverside picnic, browsing Restoration Yard shops, and bookable wood-fired sauna sessions, creating both active and romantic options in the same day.
Why 1-2 days visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Lets you explore trails, café, gift shop, Go Ape, and sauna at a relaxed pace.
Green Trail Woodland Walk:
Follow the 1.5-hour loop through woods, farmland, and riverside.
Tip: Wear boots for muddy paths and bring binoculars for bird watching.
Riverside Picnic:
Sit on the lawn by the River Esk with your own snacks.
Tip: Pack a blanket and pick a spot near the old bridge for a quiet view.
Coffee & Cake at Restoration Yard:
Order artisan coffee and homemade cakes in the courtyard café.
Tip: Grab an outdoor table to watch weekend pop-up markets and browse the shops afterward.
Go Ape Treetop Challenge:
Tackle high ropes and zip lines on a 1–2-hour aerial course.
Tip: Book slots online early and arrive 15 minutes before to suit harness fitting.
Soul Water Community Sauna:
Relax in a wood-fired sauna by the river followed by a cold plunge.
Tip: Bring a swimsuit and towel; lockers are limited so pack light.

Roxy Ambrozevich Girvan
Stunning park, beautiful woodland walks, amazing eatery and cafe. Huge shop with foods, clothing, ceramics, kids things, cards etc. Love the fort for the kids and there's also a Go Ape for the big kids. So much to see and do and plenty space for picnics too.
Fiona Pitt
Beautiful walks, cafe, with plenty seating outside too, in lovely open courtyard. Good quality food in the restaurant. Excellent shopping, and scenery wonderful.
Npöir Mkew
A great estate for walks. While it’s good that there are things for families to do, over the past few years there’s been a growing sense of cashing in - with the ”activities” taking over the nature. The food establishments have gone seriously down hill. It’s always been expensive but this time a poor quality burger (no fries) and hot dog (single sausage) was £25. The two coffees (extra ££) were so...
Apriry Ly
Dalkeith Country Park is an absolute gem just a short trip from Edinburgh, offering a perfect escape into nature with an impressive array of activities for all ages. It’s far more than just a park—it’s a true day out destination. The moment you arrive, you’re greeted by a sense of scale and tranquility. The walking trails are beautifully maintained and meander through ancient woodlands and along ...
Emma B
This is a nice enough country park. Does have some nice paths. Have been coming here for years. Some good events hosted here. Pay 3 pounds to park now. Fort Douglas kids enjoy but it's frustrating to have to pay entry as an adult when it's for the children not me. Food and drinks nice but pricey.
In spring, wildflowers line the Yellow Trail and birds return to the woods. Summer brings market stalls in Restoration Yard. Autumn turns the forest golden—carry waterproofs for leaf-covered paths. Winter trails stay open but wear layers and check event times as café hours may change.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Daily parking fee | GBP 3 |
| Coffee & cake for two | GBP 10 |
| Go Ape Treetop Challenge for two | GBP 74 |
| Community sauna for two | GBP 29 |
| Total Estimated | GBP 116 |
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