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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Dogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
56.08787, -5.56458
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Herring Gull
- ✦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
- 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Herring Gull
- ✦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
Parking
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Herring Gull, Oystercatcher +61 more · last seen 2026
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Mallard, Herring Gull, Oystercatcher +61 more · last seen 2026
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Bedeguar Gall, Hazel leaf-miner, Common Carder Bee +3 more · last seen 2025
Free
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Alder, Ash · last seen 2025
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚴Cycling
8 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Crinan CanalCycling route
Named routeRef 78National Cycle Network
Caledonia WayCycling route
Named routeRef CWRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route279 m
Named routeRef 78Length 279 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route818 m
Named routeRef 78Length 818 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 78Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 78Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
🚵Mountain biking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚵
Mountain biking
Ardnoe Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Lochan Buic Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Wildlife to spot
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