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Old Flagstone Quarry

24 ha

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BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome24 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦109+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Herring Gull
  • 🍄Mushroom 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

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingToilets

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Oystercatcher, Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull +106 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Oystercatcher, Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull +106 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Beechwood Sickener, White Fibrecap, Beech Milkcap +6 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Beechwood Sickener, White Fibrecap, Beech Milkcap +6 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Common Blue, Meadow Brown +20 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Green-veined White, Common Blue, Meadow Brown +20 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 8Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Castletown Flagstone Trail, Caithness

Castletown Flagstone Trail, Caithness

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