Loch of Kinnordy, about 1 mile west of Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.

Loch of Kinnordy

Lake

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6.8

Wildland

Under 1 hour

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Cost

Peaceful

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Why it's Wildland

6.8

A shallow loch in a natural basin where open water, reedbeds and marsh attract nationally and internationally important numbers of birds. Three hides offer different views across the reserve.

This is more than a lochside stroll: a protected wetland with three bird hides, a feeding station and a remarkable seasonal cast of waterbirds. Come for the changing life of the marsh, not a guaranteed wildlife sighting.

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Loch of Kinnordy, about 1 mile west of Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.

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The experience

Allow under an hour for a short reserve visit focused on the hides and bird-feeding station. Visit Angus reports three hides overlooking different parts of the loch; sightings are never guaranteed.

Things to do

Watch from the three hides

The reserve has three hides with views over different areas of the loch. Take time at each to scan the water and wetland for birds; sightings will vary.

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Pause at the bird-feeding station

Visit the feeding station between the Gullery and East hides and watch for woodland birds.

Make a day of it

Quick escape · Under 1 hour

Quick escape: the hides and feeding station

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Visit the reserve and check current access information before setting out.
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Spend time at the hides, which overlook different areas of the loch.
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Pause at the bird-feeding station between the Gullery and East hides to watch for woodland birds.

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Make a morning or afternoon of wetland watching

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Allow extra time to watch from more than one of the three hides and compare the different views over the loch.
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Pause at the feeding station between the Gullery and East hides; look for woodland birds as well as waterbirds.
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Check current reserve information for access and wildlife updates before travelling.

Hidden details

The feeding station between two hides — The bird-feeding station sits halfway between the Gullery and East hides, a specific stop to look for woodland birds as well as wildlife over the loch.

When to go

· Check current reserve information; no specific best time of day is established by the supplied sources.

Visit Angus reports osprey as a summer visitor and notes internationally important numbers of greylag geese, including wintering birds, as well as whooper swans. Wildlife is seasonal and sightings are not guaranteed.

Check local conditions and current reserve updates before visiting; no specific weather guidance is provided by the supplied sources.

What to look for

Compare the views from the three hides. Visit Angus identifies greylag geese, whooper swans, pink-footed geese and water rails among the notable birds, and reports otters, red squirrels, butterflies and dragonflies at the reserve.

Best time to go

Winter for visiting geese and whooper swans; summer for the reported osprey visits. Wildlife sightings vary by season and conditions.

Winter is a strong choice for the reported wintering geese and whooper swans. In summer, look out for the reported osprey visitor. Check current reserve information before travelling.

How long to spend

Under 1 hour

Perfect for

Wildlife lovers · Birdwatchers · Walkers · Photographers

Before you go

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Address

Kirriemuir

Google rating

4.3 · 14 reviews

Practical information

Opening & access

An RSPB nature reserve. Visit Angus reports it open daily from dawn to dusk; check current access information before setting out.

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Parking

Visit Angus lists parking; confirm availability and current arrangements before visiting.

Toilets

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Food & drink

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Dogs

Keep dogs on a lead at all times, according to Visit Angus, to protect breeding birds.

Accessibility

An AllTrails route description reports a broad, mostly level path, but current path conditions and access suitability should be checked before visiting.

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Cost

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Water

Lake, Marsh