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Saltburn Woodland

16 ha

📷 David Bremner · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome16 ha

Getting here

57.69813, -4.14976

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Eider and Scaup
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground 205m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePicnic spotPlayground

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Eider, Scaup, Oystercatcher +67 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Eider, Scaup, Oystercatcher +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Taraxacum agg., Groundsel, Annual Meadow-grass +136 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Taraxacum agg., Groundsel, Annual Meadow-grass +136 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Bramble, Common Nettle, Hogweed +11 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
John O'Groats Trail (Alness to Tain)Walking route
Named routeRef JoG03Local walking route
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 1 Dundee to TainCycling route
Named routeRef 1Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 8Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Alternative RouteCycling route3.5 km
Named routeRef 1Length 3.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route2.1 km
Named routeRef 1Length 2.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 1Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Light and Shade, Saltburn Community Woodland

📷 David Bremner · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Light and Shade, Saltburn Community Woodland

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Natal GardensUrban park1.5 km→🌱Natal GardensUrban park1.5 km→⛪Invergordon ChurchReligious grounds1.5 km→⛳Invergordon Golf ClubGolf course2.5 km→⛪Old Church of RosskeenReligious grounds3.2 km→⛳Invergordon Golf ClubGolf course2.5 km→

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