Gunn's Hillock, Broch site
Getting here
58.33439, -3.19217
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Kestrel and Blackbird
- 🍄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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Kestrel and Blackbird
- 🍄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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Kestrel, Blackbird, Robin +53 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Kestrel, Blackbird, Robin +53 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Glutinous Waxcap, Yellowfoot Pinkgill, Star Pinkgill +22 more · last seen 2022; Fungi — Glutinous Waxcap, Yellowfoot Pinkgill, Star Pinkgill +22 more · last seen 2022
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Jacobaea, Soft-rush, Heather +247 more · last seen 2017; Plants — Jacobaea, Soft-rush, Heather +247 more · last seen 2017
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Sorrel, Hogweed, Dandelion +21 more foraging species
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Kestrel, Blackbird, Robin +53 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Kestrel, Blackbird, Robin +53 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Twin-spot Carpet, Snout, Smoky Wainscot +20 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Twin-spot Carpet, Snout, Smoky Wainscot +20 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
John O'Groats Trail (Lybster to Whaligoe)Walking route
John O'Groats Trail (Whaligoe to Wick)Walking route
Wildlife to spot
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