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Happy Valley

3 ha

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Nature reserve; Birds — Curlew, Wren, Hooded Crow +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large Red Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Square-spot Rustic +99 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large Red Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Square-spot Rustic +99 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Round-leaved Sundew, Pink Purslane, Bluebell +84 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Round-leaved Sundew, Pink Purslane, Bluebell +84 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Foraging

Plants — Elder, Beech, Meadowsweet +8 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 9Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Orkney Prehistory Loop RideCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

About this nature reserve

Happy Valley is a Local Nature Reserve of 3 hectares located in the Orkney Islands, Highlands and Islands. Visitors will find a tranquil woodland area with native wildflowers and an array of bird species, providing a peaceful environment for exploration.

Wildlife to spot

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