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RSPB Dunnet Head

North coast of Scotland  >  United Kingdom

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

Added* by John Morecroft
Most recent update 19 April 2020

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 Atlantic Puffin, Razorbill, Common Guillemot, Northern Fulmar and Kittiwake. Other species may be seen at sea such as Northern Gannet and Herring Gull. Great Skua and Arctic Skua are often present harrying the other seabird species for food. In Autumn you might see Twite as they gather on the overhead wires.

Details

Access

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.

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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