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Harra Brough, site

📷 Ian Balcombe · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome

Getting here

58.79692, -3.01270

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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 Whimbrel and Goldeneye
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Whimbrel, Goldeneye, Redwing +53 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Whimbrel, Goldeneye, Redwing +53 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red Admiral, Meadow Brown, Painted Lady +93 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Red Admiral, Meadow Brown, Painted Lady +93 more · last seen 2024

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Heath Bedstraw, Sea Arrowgrass, Tormentil +107 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Heath Bedstraw, Sea Arrowgrass, Tormentil +107 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Plants — Crowberry agg., Common Hemp-nettle, Common Sorrel +7 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Hoxa HeadWalking route
Named routeOrkney walks
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 9Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Altar, Harra Brough

📷 Ian Balcombe · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Altar, Harra Brough

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🌱South Ronaldsay Golf ClubUrban park4.2 km→🌱South Ronaldsay Golf ClubUrban park4.2 km→🌱South Ronaldsay Golf ClubUrban park4.3 km→🌱Hope Community Play ParkUrban park4.4 km→🌱Hope Community Play ParkUrban park4.4 km→🌱Hope Community Play ParkUrban park4.4 km→

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