Howe of Hoxa, Broch site
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58.82930, -2.99722
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Hooded Crow
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Hooded Crow
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wren, Hooded Crow, Mallard +61 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wren, Hooded Crow, Mallard +61 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Wren, Hooded Crow, Mallard +61 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wren, Hooded Crow, Mallard +61 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Emerald Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Black Darter · last seen 2025; Insects — Emerald Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Black Darter · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Hoxa HeadWalking route
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 9Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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