Duchray Colliery
Getting here
55.44757, -4.48100
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦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
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Coot, Mallard, Mute Swan +64 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Coot, Mallard, Mute Swan +64 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Helophilus pendulus, Eristalis pertinax, 7-spot Ladybird +110 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Helophilus pendulus, Eristalis pertinax, 7-spot Ladybird +110 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Ragged-Robin, Broad-leaved Helleborine, Apple +46 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Ragged-Robin, Broad-leaved Helleborine, Apple +46 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Foraging
Good match
Plants — Hawthorn, Common Hemp-nettle, Hogweed +3 more foraging species
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
River Ayr WayWalking route66 km
Wildlife to spot
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