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Dogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
58.30746, -3.31490
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Siskin and Blue Tit
- 🍄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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Siskin and Blue Tit
- 🍄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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Siskin, Blue Tit, Chaffinch +70 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Siskin, Blue Tit, Chaffinch +70 more · last seen 2025
Free
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Cladonia fimbriata, Oak Moss, crotail rèin-fhèidh +6 more · last seen 2023
Varies
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Black Darter, Emerald Damselfly +6 more · last seen 2025
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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Walking
John O'Groats Trail (Lybster to Whaligoe)Walking route
Named routeRef JoG11Local walking route
John O'Groats Trail (Dunbeath to Lybster)Walking route
Named routeRef JoG10Local walking route
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