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Balnacraig
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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Dogs welcome
Getting here
57.12115, -2.65695
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Pheasant and Blackbird
- ✦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
- 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Pheasant and Blackbird
- ✦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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Pheasant, Blackbird, Starling +60 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Very strong match
Mammals — Red Squirrel, Otter, Rabbit +15 more · last seen 2025
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Green-veined White, Large White, Red Admiral +20 more · last seen 2024
Free
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Rosebay Willowherb, Common Nettle, Scots Pine +157 more · last seen 2016
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
Church walkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Deeside WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
🚴Cycling
15 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Deeside WayCycling route
Named routeRef 195National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route318 m
Named routeRef 195Length 318 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 195Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route226 m
Named routeRef 195Length 226 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route38 m
Named routeRef 195Length 38 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface other
Main RouteCycling route107 m
Named routeRef 195Length 107 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
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