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Achlian Crannog

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦44+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Goosander
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Goosander, Robin +41 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Goosander, Robin +41 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Mallrug, Mallryg, Bleeding Broadleaf Crust, Birch Rust +14 more · last seen 2014

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Melanostoma scalare, Marmalade Hoverfly +133 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Tufted Hair-grass, Yellow Pimpernel, Alder +196 more · last seen 2022

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
St Conan Pilgrim WayWalking route118 km

Just over 100km of walking, mostly on road but with mountain pass of Glen Noe. Walking distance about 103 km

Named routeLength 118 kmLocal walking route
Craig Lodge to CatnishWalking route8.2 km

Requires care and map reading. Some fences may need negotiating.

Named routeLength 8.2 kmLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

A819 north approaching Achlian

A819 north approaching Achlian

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