Top Things to do in Angus
7 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Angus That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Angus, United Kingdom including Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve, Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Scottish Wildlife Trust, St Cyrus National Nature Reserve, Redwings Mountains, Balgavies Loch, Murton Trust, Loch of Kinnordy.
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1. Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Situated above Glen Doll at the head of Glen Clova in the Angus Glens is Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve. This is one of the most important sites for arctic-alpine plants in Britain. The NNR comprises Corrie Fee, one of the best examples of a glacial corrie in the British Isles with a magnificent natural amphitheatre of cliffs, the adjoining Corrie Sharroch and the slopes of Craig Rennet.
2. Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Scottish Wildlife Trust
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Montrose Basin is the enclosed estuary of the South Esk River. The reserve includes a 4-star visitor centre along with four remote bird hides. Covering 750 hectares, Montrose Basin is home to thousands of migratory birds including pink-footed geese, common terns, knots and sedge warblers. Highlights include telescopes, binoculars and live footage of migratory birds. Children will love the interactive toys and games such as microscopes, wildlife portal and puzzles. Children's activities and themed events are held regularly, as well as formal and informal educational groups run throughout the year. Fairtrade tea and coffee can be enjoyed with panoramic views across the Basin, and a range of wildlife gifts are available from the gift shop.
Reviewed By tlpWetherby
We'd been intrigued by the Montrose basin and wanted a closer look. The visitor centre is so well set up with telescopes and binoculars to make you feel incredibly close to the creatures on the reserve- seals, herons and osprey in particular had our whole family engrossed for a couple of hours. The current covid set up gives each household their own booth to watch from which was great. Interesting and engaging displays, a lovely little shop and helpful staff- we were so glad we visited. The centre gave us a good panoramic view of the basin before we then went and explored some of the hides. At the Shelduck hide we were lucky enough to see a sparrowhawk fly right past the window and down the ditch line!
3. St Cyrus National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By NaomiFran - Sunderland, United Kingdom
Parked for free at The Old Lifeboat Station/Nether Warburton, Montrose, DD10 0AQ, which allowed for a short walk to the beach rather than other available routes which would require a walk down the steep hillsides. The toilets were open which was an added bonus. The walk to the beach takes you over a wooden bridge where you can observe lots of lovely greenery and then you’re on the beach and met with amazing views. You can see a waterfall in the distance, large expanse of the beach, rocky hill sides with greenery providing the backdrop and of couse the large expanse of the sea. On a sunny day it would be great for a relaxing spot. My family and I visited to walk the beach and were in awe of how beautiful a place it is. There were harmless jelly fish on the beach, rock pools where we spotted crabs, rocks that could be climbed, a cave to explore and of course look at the fab waterfall. Definitely a must see when in this beautiful part of the world!
4. Redwings Mountains
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Set in 220 acres of beautiful woodlands and paddocks, Redwings Mountains provides a place of sanctuary to 90 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. You can enjoy meeting super-cute donkey Minnie and her son Mouse and handsome cob Gibson - not forgetting two sheep called Toffee and Treacle, as well as bountiful wildlife including red squirrels and mountain birds. After a relaxing stroll, you can put your feet up with a warm cuppa and a tasty snack in the Nosebag Café, while an on-site gift shop offers a wide range of souvenirs, with all proceeds supporting the hundreds of animals in Redwings’ care. While visiting Redwings Mountains, you might like to support the work of the charity by adopting one of its friendly residents, either for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a friend or loved one. A year's adoption costs just £15! Redwings Mountains is open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10am to 4pm. Entry is FREE and dogs on leads are welcome too!
5. Balgavies Loch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By kjf_x - Carnoustie, United Kingdom
Lovely circular walk around the Loch with a nice view of the water as well as a nice woodland path with wildlife nearby. I would definitely recommend a visit here it is out of the way slightly but so nice to see!
6. Murton Trust
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 60 reviews
Come and enjoy a walk or leisurely stroll around our extensive nature reserve. Our beautiful lochs and wetlands are home to a wide variety of birds and wildfowl and there is a well-maintained network of paths that everyone can enjoy whatever the season. At Murton Farm you will be able to meet our very friendly collection of animals and birds including Dennis and Gnasher our adorable Kune Kune pigs, Floppy and Ernie the donkey, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and rare breed poultry. Our play area has sand pits, pedal toys, an adventure trail and a variety of outdoor toys.
Reviewed By 1945DJM - Montrose, United Kingdom
This is a superb place for a family day out as there is so much to do. There is a farm with animals such as chickens and rabbits, a lovely walk round the lochs and a ta room with very tasty home made cakes.
