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Loch Ospisdale

126 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome126 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦94+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Mallard
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Mallard, Mute Swan +91 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Herring Gull, Mallard, Mute Swan +91 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Emerald Damselfly, Southern Hawker, Common Hawker +7 more · last seen 2024

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Picnic day out

Urban park — open green space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
John O'Groats Trail (Tain to Dornoch)Walking route
Named routeRef JoG04Local walking route
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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

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