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Eldrable Broch

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Dogs welcome0 ha

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 Lapwing and Oystercatcher
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Lapwing, Oystercatcher, Sand Martin +61 more · last seen 2024

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Lapwing, Oystercatcher, Sand Martin +61 more · last seen 2024

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Fragile Brittlegill, Scarlet Waxcap, Oakbug Milkcap +60 more · last seen 2021

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Dark Arches, Common Green Grasshopper, Azure Damselfly +71 more · last seen 2023

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Rowan, Bracken, daffodils +116 more · last seen 2017

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
John O'Groats Trail (Brora to Helmsdale)Walking route
Named routeRef JoG07Local walking route
John O'Groats Trail (Helmsdale to Berriedale)Walking route
Named routeRef JoG08Local walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Stalkers path above Eldrable Burn

Stalkers path above Eldrable Burn

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