Howe of Langskaill, Broch
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Getting here
58.93784, -2.85708
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- 🌿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
- 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- 🌿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 — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Hooded Crow +81 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Hooded Crow +81 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Cuckooflower, Broad-leaved Dock, Creeping Buttercup +191 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Cuckooflower, Broad-leaved Dock, Creeping Buttercup +191 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Meadowsweet, Common Chickweed, Dandelion +13 more foraging species
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Cuckoo-Spit Insect, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Great Yellow Bumblebee +12 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Cuckoo-Spit Insect, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Great Yellow Bumblebee +12 more · last seen 2024
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 9Cycling route
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