Loch Fleet

Highlands & Skye

Loch Fleet is a large tidal basin with sand dunes, coastal heath and pinewoods. The pine woodland supports species such as Scottish crossbill, crested tit and pine marten. Orchids and butterflies thrive in the heathland.

Best time to visit:

All year round for scenery and bird interest
Spring and early summer for woodland plants

Visit for:

Birdwatching
Mammals
Scenery
Geology
Coasts
Woodlands

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Access

Information
Access is frm any of the car parks along road to Littleferry
Directions
The reserve is located east of the main A9 road in Sutherland between Dornoch and Golspie. As you enter Golspie turn right onto the golf course road to Littleferry. There are two car parks at littleferry and two smaller car parks before this.
Restrictions
There are many woodland and coastal walks at this reserve, and 4 car parks

Reserve location

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OS Landranger Map: 21
OS Grid Reference: NH794965
Latitude: 57.94175634
Longitude: -4.03737018
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Golspie (4 miles)