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Dogs welcome1 ha
Getting here
57.04068, -3.23020
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Capercaillie
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Capercaillie
- ✦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
ParkingToilets
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Chaffinch, Capercaillie, Robin +77 more · last seen 2026
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Mammals — Red Squirrel, Daubenton's Bat, Rabbit +11 more · last seen 2025
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Dark Arches, Juniper Pug, Scotch Argus +115 more · last seen 2025
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Easy access
Good match
parking, toilets
Varies
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Glittering Wood-moss, Cypress-leaved Plait-moss, Elegant Silk-moss +3 more · last seen 2025
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
Deeside WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
🚵Mountain biking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚵
Mountain biking
Scotland TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Ballater to Gairnshiel CircularMountain bike route
Named routeRef 3
Around Craig LeekMountain bike route
Named routeRound trip
Wildlife to spot
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