Knowe of Makerhouse (Burnt Stones - Prehistoric)
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Getting here
59.07128, -3.23390
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Greylag Goose and Starling
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground 290m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Greylag Goose and Starling
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground 290m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Greylag Goose, Starling, Curlew +73 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Greylag Goose, Starling, Curlew +73 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Micrambe ulicis, Melinopterus sphacelatus · last seen 2024; Insects — Micrambe ulicis, Melinopterus sphacelatus · last seen 2024
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Marsh-marigold, Pink Purslane, Lesser Celandine +3 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Marsh-marigold, Pink Purslane, Lesser Celandine +3 more · last seen 2025
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
Wildlife to spot
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