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Knockdolian Castle

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📷 Billy McCrorie · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Dogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

55.12712, -4.94571

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🌿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

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Rook, Blackbird +52 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Chaffinch, Rook, Blackbird +52 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Tormentil, Selfheal, Water Mint +479 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Tormentil, Selfheal, Water Mint +479 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Water Mint, Common Sorrel, Wild Thyme +32 more foraging species

Varies

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Heath, Ringlet, Green-veined White +11 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small Heath, Ringlet, Green-veined White +11 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Whithorn Way - b Barrhill to Whithorn)Walking route

From inspection all routes from Girvan to Barrhill are very problematic for long distance walkers. Accordingly it is strongly suggested public tranport is used between Girvan and Barrhill. Whithorn Way (south - Ayr to Whithorn) is now continued.

Named routeRef WW-bRegional walking route
Ayrshire Coastal PathWalking route170 km

Long-distance hiking route. A designated 'Scotland's Great Trail'.

Named routeLength 170 kmNational walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (SW Scotland)Cycling route

National Byway in the Solway Firth area

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Knockdolian Castle

📷 Billy McCrorie · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Smiddy WoodUrban park3.1 km→🌱Walled GardenUrban park200 m→⛪Colmonell KirkReligious grounds2.2 km→✦Duniewick, dun siteHistoric site700 m→✦Carleton CastleHistoric site4.3 km→✦Little Carleton MotteHistoric site4.3 km→

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