Forests & woodlands · Scottish Highlands
Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve
Also known as: Tèarmann Nàdair Nàiseanta Loch Fleòid, Loch Fleòid
In or near Golspie.
Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Golspie · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve, the nearest railway station is Golspie, which is 5 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is IV25 3QG.
About
Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Tèarmann Nàdair Nàiseanta Loch Fleòid. Coordinates: 57.9349°, -4.0357°.
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Official information
Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve is a coastal reserve located near Golspie, Scotland, featuring a diverse range of habitats including tidal basins, coastal areas, and Scots pine forests. Visitors can observe various wildlife, including seals, otters, and a variety of bird species, while enjoying walking trails and the serene beach.
From the Wikipedia article
Loch Fleet (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Fleòid) is a sea loch on the east coast of Scotland, located between Golspie and Dornoch. It forms the estuary of the River Fleet, a small spate river that rises in the hills east of Lairg. The loch was designated a National Nature Reserve (NNR) in 1998, and is managed by a partnership between NatureScot, the Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) and Sutherland Estates. The NNR extends to 1058 hectares, including the Loch Fleet tidal basin, sand dunes, shingle ridges and the adjacent pine woods, including Balbair Wood and Ferry Wood. The tidal basin of the loch covers over 630 ha, and forms the largest habitat on the NNR.
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Background
History
The ruins of Skelbo Castle are situated on the south side of the loch. The Battle of Littleferry was fought a few days before the Battle of Culloden in 1746. The Sutherland militia came down from the hills above Golspie and fell upon around 500 men led by the Earl of Cromarty. Cromarty's men were cornered in the Littleferry peninsula on the northeast side of the loch, and were either killed, captured, or drowned in the loch. The building of the Mound causeway, designed by Thomas Telford and built between 1814 and 1818 to carry what is now the A9 roadArticle stub box, reduced the size of the loch. The causeway, which is nearly 1 km long, acts as a tidal barrier, stopping the sea some 2.5 km…
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- Coordinates
- 57.9349, -4.0357
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV25 3QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Phone
- 01463 701608
- Established
- 1998
- Nearest railway station
- Golspie — 5 km
- Official site
- www.nature.scot
Sources
- osm: w894332389 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Loch Fleet (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Loch Fleet from the east bank.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 0.4 km
Skelbo Castle
Castles · 0.7 km
Skelbo
Villages · 0.9 km
Pier, Littleferry
Piers · 1.0 km
Littleferry
Villages · 1.0 km
Skelbo Wood Long Cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.8 km
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Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Skelbo Wood Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Skelbo Wood Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Coul
Villages · 2.3 km
Embo Beach
Beaches · 2.8 km
Mound Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve?
- Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV25 3QG).
- What is Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve?
- Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Golspie, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV25 3QG.
- When was Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve built?
- Built or established in 1998.
- Who owns Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve?
- Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve is owned by | url = [https://www.nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/scotlands-national-nature-reserves/loch-fleet-national-nature-reserve Loch Fleet NNR].
- Is Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Golspie, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV25 3QG.