Quoyness Chambered Cairn
Getting here
59.22556, -2.56836
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Grey Plover and Oystercatcher
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Grey Plover and Oystercatcher
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Grey Plover, Oystercatcher, Starling +81 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Grey Plover, Oystercatcher, Starling +81 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Great Yellow Bumblebee, Small Garden Bumblebee, Cryptic Bumblebee +3 more · last seen 2023; Insects — Great Yellow Bumblebee, Small Garden Bumblebee, Cryptic Bumblebee +3 more · last seen 2023
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Bush Vetch, Annual Sea-blite, Salicornia +9 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Bush Vetch, Annual Sea-blite, Salicornia +9 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Walking
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Wildlife to spot
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