Coal Pit
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Getting here
55.47582, -4.48516
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- ✦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
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- ✦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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Wren, Carrion Crow +74 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Wren, Carrion Crow +74 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Hairy Shieldbug, Marmalade Hoverfly, Helophilus pendulus +2 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Hairy Shieldbug, Marmalade Hoverfly, Helophilus pendulus +2 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Hazel, Lesser Celandine, Butterbur +2 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Hazel, Lesser Celandine, Butterbur +2 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
River Ayr WayWalking route66 km
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