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Dun Earba, dun site

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BirdsWildlifeFungi
Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦95+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Curlew
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePicnic spot

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Oystercatcher, Curlew, Mallard +92 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Oystercatcher, Curlew, Mallard +92 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Tar Lichen, Xanthoria aureola, Crab's Eye Lichen +14 more · last seen 2024

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Four-spotted Chaser, Large Red Damselfly, Common Darter +22 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Tufted Hair-grass, Eared Willow, Juncus effusus var. effusus +104 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
St Conan Pilgrim WayWalking route118 km

Just over 100km of walking, mostly on road but with mountain pass of Glen Noe. Walking distance about 103 km

Named routeLength 118 kmLocal walking route
Saint Conan Coastal RouteWalking route

Route requires good navigation skills between Bunessan and Carsaig, including use of compass. Enters remote mountain terrain.

Named routeRegional walking route

Wildlife to spot

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