Stanerandy Standing Stones (Prehistoric) + barrow
Getting here
59.12906, -3.28159
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦91+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Fulmar
- ✦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
- 🐦91+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Fulmar
- ✦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 — Oystercatcher, Fulmar, Starling +88 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Oystercatcher, Fulmar, Starling +88 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Thrift, Magellan Ragwort, Ribwort Plantain +27 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Thrift, Magellan Ragwort, Ribwort Plantain +27 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Blue-tailed Damselfly, Rhingia campestris, Moss Carder Bee +2 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Blue-tailed Damselfly, Rhingia campestris, Moss Carder Bee +2 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚴Cycling
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 9Cycling route
Orkney Prehistory Loop RideCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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