Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)
Getting here
58.99340, -3.30965
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Goldeneye and Whooper Swan
- ✦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
- 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Goldeneye and Whooper Swan
- ✦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 — Goldeneye, Whooper Swan, Whimbrel +80 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Goldeneye, Whooper Swan, Whimbrel +80 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Scottish Primrose, Coltsfoot, Primrose +17 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Scottish Primrose, Coltsfoot, Primrose +17 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Hebrew Character, Common Rustic +27 more · last seen 2023; Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Hebrew Character, Common Rustic +27 more · last seen 2023
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Mushroom foraging
Good match
Fungi — Willow Blister · last seen 2018; Fungi — Willow Blister · last seen 2018
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Yesnaby TrailWalking route
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 9Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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