Reserve Closure
Some of our facilities will be closed on 18 September for an all staff meeting. The reserve trails will be accessible to visitors. Please check locally for more details. All facilities will reopen as normal on Thursday 19th September.
What's here? at Fowlsheugh
Available on site
12 spaces
Car park has limited spaces. If the car park is full please come back to see us on a different day. Parking on the verges around the car park blocks access for local residents and emergency vehicles.
No height restrictions.
No bike racks.
Managed by Aberdeenshire council.
Not suitable for coaches or caravans.
Located 100 m from the reserve entrance.
Available in peak breeding season.
There is a shelter towards the end of the formal trail, 1 mile (1.5 km) from reserve entrance.
The path itself provides many informal opportunities for viewing the seabird cliffs.
One nature trail, 1 mile (1.5 km) with two flights of steps at the beginning.
Unsurfaced and uneven.
Width restrictions including 1m gate at reserve entrance.
Perch-style benches without arms or backs at irregular intervals.
Any enquiries should be made to the East Scotland Regional Office, 01224 624824 email: esro@rspb.org.uk
There is no cafe or shop here, the nearest place for food and drinks is in Stonehaven around five miles away. We recommend you bring your own food and drinks if this is likely to affect your visit.
There is no visitor centre here and this reserve does not have any staff on site.
Not available on site
There are no toilets here. Nearest toilets in Stonehaven, 5 miles (8 km).
There are no toilets here. Nearest toilets in Stonehaven, 5 miles (8 km).
One nature trail, 1 mile (1.5 km) with two flights of steps at the beginning.
Unsurfaced and uneven.
Width restrictions including 1m gate at reserve entrance.
One nature trail, 1 mile (1.5 km) with two flights of steps at the beginning.
Unsurfaced and uneven.
Width restrictions including 1m gate at reserve entrance.
Perch-style benches without arms or backs at irregular intervals.
There are no toilets here. Nearest toilets in Stonehaven, 5 miles (8 km).
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
Restrictions
The reserve is managed as a safe home for breeding birds, so please keep dogs on a lead at all times. This nature reserve is an important place for wildlife.
RSPB Scotland welcomes responsible access, in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. We hope you enjoy your visit
Assistance dogs welcome.