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Rattray Head

Aberdeenshire  >  United Kingdom

Former sandbar which sealed off Strathbeg Loch 300 years ago. Now a dune system up to 20 metres high and 15 miles long.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 25 marraskuu 2022
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Description

Rattray Head is a windswept headland but good for seawatching. Almost anything can turn up (see ticklist below).

Details

Access

Long rough track with potholes and few passing places ends in car park with short walk to the beach. Click on the P in the map to get directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , Sea , Dunes , Beach

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , Open landscape , Dry

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Winter , Autumn

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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