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Broch of Steiro
Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Dogs welcome
Getting here
59.03134, -2.86921
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Greylag Goose and Mallard
- ✦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
- 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Greylag Goose and Mallard
- ✦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 — Greylag Goose, Mallard, Teal +74 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Greylag Goose, Mallard, Teal +74 more · last seen 2025
Free
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Tufted Vetch, Red Clover, White Clover +54 more · last seen 2025
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Blue-tailed Damselfly, Small Garden Bumblebee, Painted Lady +5 more · last seen 2025
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
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Cycling
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 10Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
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