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Portgower, Broch site

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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Dunnock
  • 🍄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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Dunnock, Blue Tit +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Jackdaw, Dunnock, Blue Tit +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Tegyll Brau Bregys, Fleecy Milkcap, Scarlet Waxcap +63 more · last seen 2021

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Vine Weevil, Siphonoperla torrentium, Phronia humeralis +17 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — daffodils, Hogweed, Gorse +211 more · last seen 2016

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
John O'Groats Trail (Brora to Helmsdale)Walking route
Named routeRef JoG07Local walking route
John O'Groats Trail (Helmsdale to Berriedale)Walking route
Named routeRef JoG08Local walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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