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Brodick Castle

68 ha· Local authority

📷 Alan Brown · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome68 ha

Getting here

55.59505, -5.15372

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· Free

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mute Swan, Robin, Oystercatcher +83 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mute Swan, Robin, Oystercatcher +83 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — country park

Free

Forest walks

Country park

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN National Route 73

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Arran Coastal WayWalking route
Named routeRound tripNational walking route
Arran Coastal Way: Alternative via Goat FellWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Goatfell TrailWalking route
Named routeRef RW 5Local walking route
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Cycling

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 73Cycling route
Named routeRef 73National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route5.7 km
Named routeRef 73Length 5.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route361 m
Named routeRef 73Length 361 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route766 m
Named routeRef 73Length 766 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route360 m
Named routeRef 73Length 360 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km
Named routeRef 73Length 1.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

About this country park

Brodick Castle is a country park of 68 hectares situated in North Ayrshire, West Scotland. The park features historical castle gardens and woodlands, providing habitats for various wildlife and opportunities for peaceful walks amidst scenic landscapes.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Brodick Castle, Isle of Arran

📷 Alan Brown · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Brodick Castle, Isle of Arran

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Useful places within 5 km

🌱Brodick Castle Country ParkUrban park0 m→🌱Ormidale ParkUrban park2.1 km→🌱Walled GardenUrban park300 m→🌱Brodick CastleUrban park0 m→🐄Woodside FarmshopVisitor farm2.1 km→✦Brodick CastleHistoric site200 m→

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