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Westhaven and Craigmill Mouth

Angus, Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Beach and rocky foreshore, tidal natural harbour and river outflow.

Added* by Stuart Green
Most recent update 8 Ιανουαρίου 2025
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Description

On the eastern edge of Carnoustie lies the village of Westhaven. It has a tiny tidal natural harbour, a beach, mudflats, sandblast and a rocky coastline with river outflow. Good for migrants, seabirds, gulls, terns and waders. Λασποσκαλίδρα, Δρεπανοσκαλίδρα and (Κοινή) Νανοσκαλίδρα are regular here. High tide is best avoided (see a link to the tide table below).

The area is year round of interest but best late summer and autumn. Best place in county to see Roseate Tern (Aug/Sept) and a good nos for Νανόγλαρος from late summer onwards.

Details

Access

The Westhaven car park is on eastern edge of Carnoustie. Press P on the map for directions. The area is also easily accessible by public transport. The ground is unsuitable for wheelchairs, but the area can be scoped from the car park.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , River , Sea , Dunes , Agriculture , Beach

Conditions

Flat , Sandy

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn , Autumn migration

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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