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Trench Knowe, dun site
Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeInsects
Dogs welcome
Getting here
55.47261, -5.57791
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦103+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Barn Owl and Long-eared Owl
- ✦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
- 🐦103+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Barn Owl and Long-eared Owl
- ✦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 — Barn Owl, Long-eared Owl, Collared Dove +100 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Barn Owl, Long-eared Owl, Collared Dove +100 more · last seen 2025
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Green-veined White, Peacock, Small Copper +15 more · last seen 2022
Free
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Common Twayblade, Ash, Groundsel +169 more · last seen 2016
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
Kintyre WayWalking route161 km
Named routeLength 161 kmPoint-to-pointNational walking route
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Caledonia WayCycling route
Named routeRef CWRegional cycle route
Wildlife to spot
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