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Cameron Reservoir

71 ha

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome71 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Carrion Crow
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Carrion Crow, Grey Heron +81 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Carrion Crow, Grey Heron +81 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Creeping Buttercup, Common Nettle, Tufted Hair-grass +72 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Creeping Buttercup, Common Nettle, Tufted Hair-grass +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Common Nettle, Hogweed, Meadowsweet +5 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Common Darter · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Common Darter · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lade Braes WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Fife Pilgrim WayWalking route

Culross or North Queensferry to St Andrews

Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Fife Coastal PathWalking route190 km
Named routeRef FCPLength 190 kmPoint-to-pointNational walking route
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Cycling

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Kingdom Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
NCN 1 St Andrews alternativeCycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
NCN 1 Loch Leven to DundeeCycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route3.6 km
Named routeRef 1Length 3.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.4 km
Named routeRef 1Length 3.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Cameron Reservoir from the Western Bank

Cameron Reservoir from the Western Bank

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