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Burnt Mound (Prehistoric - remains of)

Plan your visit

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Dogs welcome

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 Shag and Black Guillemot
  • 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

5 activities

Bird watching

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

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Oxeye Daisy, Smooth Lady's-mantle, Cat's-ear +1 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 10Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Garth, Shapinsay, from the air

Garth, Shapinsay, from the air

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