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Kilchrist, dun site

0 ha
BirdsSeasonalForaging
Dogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦42+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Swallow
  • 🌿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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Swallow, Dipper +39 more · last seen 2024; Birds — Magpie, Swallow, Dipper +39 more · last seen 2024

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Jacobaea, Hawthorn, Groundsel +224 more · last seen 2014; Plants — Jacobaea, Hawthorn, Groundsel +224 more · last seen 2014

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hawthorn, Marsh Hawk's-beard, Water Mint +23 more foraging species

Varies

Wildlife

Birds — Magpie, Swallow, Dipper +39 more · last seen 2024; Birds — Magpie, Swallow, Dipper +39 more · last seen 2024

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Meadow Brown, Small Tortoiseshell +9 more · last seen 2018; Insects — Peacock, Meadow Brown, Small Tortoiseshell +9 more · last seen 2018

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Kintyre WayWalking route161 km
Named routeLength 161 kmPoint-to-pointNational walking route
🚴

Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Caledonia WayCycling route
Named routeRef CWRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Sheepfold and Dun above Kilchrist Castle.

Sheepfold and Dun above Kilchrist Castle.

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