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Loch of Kinnordy

Angus, Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Inland loch with reed beds and floating bogbean, year-round interest.

Added* by Stuart Green
Most recent update 1 janúar 2025
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Description

The Loch of Kinnordy is a freshwater loch of 22 hectares. The loch is surrounded by reed beds, wet woodland, and open water. The lake and the surrounding fen, swamp, and mire, are managed by the RSPB and the area extends to approximately 85 hectares. You can often see species like Gjóður and Brúnheiðir. In winter various ducks and geese. Passage waders in spring and autumn. Also good for red squirrel and otter.

Details

Access

The Loch of Kinnordy is located near Kirriemuir in Angus, Scotland. Follow brown tourist signs from nearby Kirriemuir. Press P on the map for directions to the parking lot. There is a walking trail with bird hides in the area.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Agriculture , Reedbeds , Lake , Pond

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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