Bell tents in Forsinard Flows National Nature Reserve
Trails guide visitors through a wildlife-filled remarkable landscape of deep peat and bog pools.
Bell tents in Forsinard Flows National Nature Reserve guide
When to go
The reserve is open year-round and worth a visit any time of year. April through June is best for seeing breeding peatland birds such as greenshanks, common sandpipers, dippers and teals, as well as the occasional hen harrier and short-eared owl. There are fewer birds around in fall and winter, but this is the best time to see the herds of red deer—an especially dramatic sight in the autumn when the landscape is ablaze in rich colours.
Know before you go
- This nature reserve is important for wildlife so visitors should visit responsibly, following the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
- Entrance is free, but joining the RSPB as a member or leaving a donation is encouraged.
- The visitor centre is in the former station building at the Forsinard stop on the Wick-Inverness railway line.
- The RSPB offers a few fee-based guided walks.