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An Dùn, Broch

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📷 Donald H Bain · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

58.25951, -5.04064

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Shag
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
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Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Shag, Great Black-backed Gull +65 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Herring Gull, Shag, Great Black-backed Gull +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Scotch Argus, Green-veined White, Dark Green Fritillary +54 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Scotch Argus, Green-veined White, Dark Green Fritillary +54 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Dark red crusts, encrusting algae indet., Common Sedge +74 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Dark red crusts, encrusting algae indet., Common Sedge +74 more · last seen 2024

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Plants — Dandelion, Raspberry, Wood-sorrel +3 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Cape Wrath Trail (Inchnadamph → Cape Wrath)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Highland Trail 550Mountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Broch at Kylestrome

📷 Donald H Bain · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Broch at Kylestrome

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Useful places within 5 km

✦The Maid Of Kylesku turntable ferryHistoric site1.6 km→✦An Dùn, BrochHistoric site4.9 km→

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