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RSPB Dunnet Head

Scotland  >  United Kingdom

This rugged peninsula in Caithness is the northernmost point of mainland Britain. The seacliffs and coastal grasslands are great for birdwatching.

Added* by John Morecroft
Most recent update 27 május 2025

Description

Dunnet Head on the north coast of Scotland is a wild and untamed landscape, with stunning sea cliffs and coastal grasslands which are home to Lunda, Alka, lumma, északi sirályhojsza and csüllő. Other species may be seen at sea such as Szula and Ezüstsirály. Nagy halfarkas and Ékfarkú halfarkas are often present harrying the other seabird species for food. In Autumn you might see sárgacsőrű kenderike as they gather on the overhead wires.

Details

Access

RSPB Dunnet Head is located 120 miles (193 km) north of Inverness and 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Thurso. From the A836, take the B855 north to Brough for two miles (3 km) until you reach Dunnet Head. There is a large car park at Dunnet Head. Press P on the map for directions to the parking.

Terrain and Habitat

Grassland , Sea

Conditions

Hilly , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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