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Gallow Hillock Stone
Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeInsects
Dogs welcome
Getting here
57.05319, -2.49978
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦55+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Wren
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Birdhouse Cafe — a good base for a longer summer day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦55+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Wren
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Birdhouse Cafe — a good base for a longer summer day out
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· PaidToilets
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Wren, House Sparrow +52 more · last seen 2026
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Robin, Wren, House Sparrow +52 more · last seen 2026
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Common Red Soldier Beetle, Tenthredo arcuata/brevicornis/notha/schaefferi, 7-spot Ladybird +17 more · last seen 2025
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Easy access
Good match
parking, toilets
Varies
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Wych Elm, Enchanter's-nightshade, Lesser Burdock +8 more · last seen 2025
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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Walking
StockmounthWalking route
Named route
Builg MounthWalking route
Named route
Blackhall Loop TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Deeside WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Coy Burn TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
🚴Cycling
21 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Deeside WayCycling route
Named routeRef 195National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route94 m
Named routeRef 195Length 94 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route235 m
Named routeRef 195Length 235 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route763 m
Named routeRef 195Length 763 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route674 m
Named routeRef 195Length 674 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route406 m
Named routeRef 195Length 406 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Wildlife to spot
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