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Fascally Recreation Area

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦102+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Cormorant and Great Black-backed Gull
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 170m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Cormorant, Great Black-backed Gull, Oystercatcher +99 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Cormorant, Great Black-backed Gull, Oystercatcher +99 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Tree Bumblebee · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
John O'Groats Trail (Golspie to Brora)Walking route
Named routeRef JoG06Local walking route
John O'Groats Trail (Brora to Helmsdale)Walking route
Named routeRef JoG07Local walking route

Wildlife to spot

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