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Crofts Moat
Plan your visit
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Dogs welcome
Getting here
54.97202, -3.96538
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦91+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Peregrine 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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦91+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Peregrine 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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Peregrine, Raven, Mallard +88 more · last seen 2026
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Peregrine, Raven, Mallard +88 more · last seen 2026
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Pedicia rivosa, Red-legged Shieldbug, Four-spotted Chaser +31 more · last seen 2025
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
Threave Estate WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
🚴Cycling
15 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Alternative RouteCycling route112 m
Named routeRef 7Length 112 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route905 m
Named routeRef 7Length 905 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route242 m
Named routeRef 7Length 242 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route224 m
Named routeRef 7Length 224 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route262 m
Named routeRef 7Length 262 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Wildlife to spot
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