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Colonsay House Gardens

197 ha

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome197 ha

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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 77m away — 4 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Hooded Crow, Greylag Goose, Chaffinch +83 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Hooded Crow, Greylag Goose, Chaffinch +83 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Sand-hill Screw-moss · last seen 2024

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Flame Shoulder, White Ermine, Common Marbled Carpet +252 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Flame Shoulder, White Ermine, Common Marbled Carpet +252 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Glue Crust · last seen 2025; Fungi — Glue Crust · last seen 2025

Varies

Wildlife to spot

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