Scallastle Bay, dun site
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Getting here
56.48798, -5.76556
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦97+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Curlew
- 🍄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
- 🐦97+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Curlew
- 🍄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 — Oystercatcher, Curlew, Grey Heron +94 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Oystercatcher, Curlew, Grey Heron +94 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Tar Lichen, Anaptychia runcinata, Netted Shield Lichen +13 more · last seen 2024
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Four-spotted Chaser, Large Red Damselfly, Common Darter +18 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Thrift, Yorkshire-fog, Lemon-scented Fern +111 more · last seen 2024
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
St Conan Pilgrim WayWalking route118 km
Just over 100km of walking, mostly on road but with mountain pass of Glen Noe. Walking distance about 103 km
Saint Conan Coastal RouteWalking route
Route requires good navigation skills between Bunessan and Carsaig, including use of compass. Enters remote mountain terrain.
Wildlife to spot
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