Murton Country Park

Angus, Scotland > United Kingdom

Former gravel pits, now nature reserve but also visitor centre for playpark, animal farm etc.

Added* by Stuart Green
Most recent update 9 janúar 2025

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Description

Murton Country Park offers a variety of activities and attractions, including an animal farm, a tearoom, and an extensive nature reserve with lochs and wetlands. There are 3 main water bodies, a marsh, a thriving Bakkasvala colony, wildfowl and breeding and passage waders. Gjóður often flying over. There are three bird hides.

Details

Access

Murton Country Park is easily accessible by car and close to the town of Forfar. Strictly no dogs allowed. Car park often busy due to tearoom. Entrance to the reserve is free. The car park is open from 9am daily and the gates are closed at 4.30pm. Press P on the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Pond , Lake , Park

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Top 5 birds

1. Grágæs
(Anser anser)

2. Gargönd
(Mareca strepera)

3. Dverggoði
(Tachybaptus ruficollis)

4. Vepja
(Vanellus vanellus)

5. Hettumáfur
(Chroicocephalus ridibundus)

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