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Chain Home Radar Station

2 ha

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Dogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Hooded Crow and Raven
  • 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
ParkingToilets

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Hooded Crow, Raven, Greylag Goose +53 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Hooded Crow, Raven, Greylag Goose +53 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Giant-rhubarb · last seen 2023; Plants — Giant-rhubarb · last seen 2023

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Hebridean Way (Hiking)Walking route252 km

Hiking route along the length of the Outer Hebrides

Named routeLength 252 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Hebridean WayCycling route
Named routeRef HWRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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