Plan your visit
Getting here
59.04768, -3.33651
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
▾
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Starling
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- ☕Skara Brae Cafe — a good base for a longer summer day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Starling
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- ☕Skara Brae Cafe — a good base for a longer summer day out
Best for
8 activitiesBird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Oystercatcher, Starling, Common Gull +80 more · last seen 2025
Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Oystercatcher, Starling, Common Gull +80 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Scathophaga stercoraria, Helophilus pendulus, Eristalis tenax +7 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Common Ragwort, Hogweed, Daisy +10 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
▾1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Yesnaby TrailWalking route▾
🚴Cycling
▾1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 9Cycling route▾
Wildlife to spot
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
▾
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
Photos
Facilities
Café
Skara Brae Cafe · 137m
Parking
1 nearby · 132m
Picnic spot
5 · 23m away
Toilets
143m away
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Weather for this location
Next 14 daysLoading local forecast…
Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km