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Hillock of Howe Broch

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Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Dogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Curlew and Corncrake
  • 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 — Curlew, Corncrake, Redshank +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Curlew, Corncrake, Redshank +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Cat's-ear, Tufted Vetch, Greater Plantain +39 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Blue-tailed Damselfly, Meadow Brown, Large Red Damselfly +1 more · last seen 2017

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 10Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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