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St Cyrus National Nature Reserve

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St Cyrus National Nature Reserve

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St Cyrus National Nature Reserve

Name: St Cyrus National Nature Reserve
Rating: 2

Recommended by 15 hikers

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Location: St Cyrus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. St Cyrus Nature Reserve loop

5.11km

01:20

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. St Cyrus Nature Reserve & Beach loop from St Cyrus Village

4.21km

01:07

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. St Cyrus Cliffs – St Cyrus Beach loop from St Cyrus

6.20km

01:42

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51m

February 12, 2023

The sand bank and dunes at the seaward side and small cliffs inland create a pocket of warmer and protected habitat. St Cyrus National Nature Reserve is an area of maritime grassland, gorse and sand dune on the east coast of Scotland. It's rich in wildflowers and a haven for insects. There are meadow pipits, stonechat and skylarks as well as a host of sea birds and waders. Native cattle graze between April & October keeping the gorse down and adding manure to the area.

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March 31, 2023

Fabulous nature reserve. There’s a waterfall at the northern end accessible at low tide.

Brian

January 28, 2024

If you are looking for a coastal walk with stunning views, diverse wildlife and rich history, you might want to visit St Cyrus National Nature Reserve. This reserve is located on the north-east coast of Scotland, between the village of St Cyrus and the North Sea. It has a warm and sunny microclimate, thanks to the shelter provided by the inland cliffs and the sand dunes. You can enjoy the sight of colourful wildflowers, rare butterflies, lizards and birds, as well as explore the remains of an old lifeboat station and a salmon fishing station. The reserve is open all year round and has a visitor centre, toilets and parking facilities

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Location: St Cyrus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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St Cyrus National Nature Reserve

1. St Cyrus Nature Reserve loop

2. St Cyrus Nature Reserve & Beach loop from St Cyrus Village

3. St Cyrus Cliffs – St Cyrus Beach loop from St Cyrus

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