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55.28781, -4.83161
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦97+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and House Sparrow
- ✦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
- 🐦97+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and House Sparrow
- ✦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 — Chaffinch, House Sparrow, Robin +94 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Chaffinch, House Sparrow, Robin +94 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Broscus cephalotes, Meadow Brown, Small Tortoiseshell +3 more · last seen 2023; Insects — Broscus cephalotes, Meadow Brown, Small Tortoiseshell +3 more · last seen 2023
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Sea Radish, American Speedwell, Snow-in-summer +1 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Sea Radish, American Speedwell, Snow-in-summer +1 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Ayrshire Coastal PathWalking route170 km
Long-distance hiking route. A designated 'Scotland's Great Trail'.
Whithorn Way - a Glasgow Cathedral to GirvanWalking route
This creation is Glasgow Cathedral to Girvan. Any route from Girvan is a busy road with no shoulders. Bus/Train to Barrhill and continue to Whithorn, the spiritual home of Saint Ninian..
🚴Cycling
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Byway (SW Scotland)Cycling route
National Byway in the Solway Firth area
National Byway Girvan LoopCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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