Site of Sir Hugh's Seat
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Getting here
58.93786, -2.94996
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Short-eared Owl
- 🌿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
- 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Short-eared Owl
- 🌿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 — Wigeon, Short-eared Owl, Red-throated Diver +82 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Wigeon, Short-eared Owl, Red-throated Diver +82 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Hieracium subrubicundum, Ivy, Marsh Fragrant-orchid +159 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Hieracium subrubicundum, Ivy, Marsh Fragrant-orchid +159 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Stone Bramble, Meadowsweet, Atriplex prostrata +9 more foraging species
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Green-veined White, Small Tortoiseshell, Moss Carder Bee +19 more · last seen 2022; Insects — Green-veined White, Small Tortoiseshell, Moss Carder Bee +19 more · last seen 2022
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 9Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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