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Cow Castle, Hillfort

2 ha

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Dogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Wren
  • 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

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Wren, Woodpigeon +69 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Chaffinch, Wren, Woodpigeon +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Small Heath, Meadow Brown +17 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Green-veined White, Small Heath, Meadow Brown +17 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lanark to Biggar via Hyndford BridgeCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Tweed CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef TRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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