Comrie Village Nature Ramble
Length: 2 or 4 hours
Best time: All year round
Best time of day: Anytime
Possible species*: Osprey (S), Common Sandpiper (S), Red Kite, Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, Spotted Flycatcher (S), Coal Tit, Yellowhammer, Willow Warbler (S), Chiffchaff (S), Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Blackcap (S), Garden Warbler (S), Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Sand Martin (S), Swift (S), Swallow (S), House Martin (S), Grey Heron, common garden birds, Redwing (W), Fieldfare (W), Waxwing (W). Also commonly seen: wildflowers, Red Squirrel, frogs and toads, butterflies (S) and dragonflies (S).
*S=Spring/Summer
W=Autumn/Winter
It’s amazing just how much nature can be observed when walking amongst the back streets and popular riverside and woodland paths within Comrie village. The route taken will depend on the time of year and time of day. During Summer the sky is full of screaming Swifts along with Swallows and House Martins and the riverside vegetation and wildflower meadows are brimming with wildflowers and pollinating insects.
This can be a 2 hour walk or a 4 hour walk to venture further out of the village
| 2 hour walk | 4 hour walk |
| Meet and start by the St Kessog's sqaure car park on Drummond Street (Local collection and drop-off can be arranged withn a 10 mile radius) | Meet and start by the St Kessog's sqaure car park on Drummond Street (Local collection and drop-off can be arranged withn a 10 mile radius) |
| 2 hour walk around the village taking in the streets, the rivers and meadows | 2 hour walk around the village taking in the streets, the rivers and meadows |
| Finish back at St Kessog's Square and depart | Mid-point break for a drink and/or snack to sit in or take-away (optional) |
| A further two-hour walk uphill (not too steep) to get a fantastic view of the village, followed by a walk through woodland with the possibility of seeing Red Squirrel. |
Waterproof clothing
Binoculars (available to borrow)
Hat, gloves and scarf
Camera
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Water
Sensible shoes/boots
Medication (as needed)
It’s amazing just how much nature can be observed when walking amongst the back streets and popular riverside and woodland paths within Comrie village. The route taken will depend on the time of year and time of day. During Summer the sky is full of screaming Swifts along with Swallows and House Martins and the riverside vegetation and wildflower meadows are brimming with wildflowers and pollinating insects.
This can be a 2 hour walk or a 4 hour walk to venture further out of the village
| 2 hour walk | 4 hour walk |
| Meet and start by the St Kessog's sqaure car park on Drummond Street (Local collection and drop-off can be arranged withn a 10 mile radius) | Meet and start by the St Kessog's sqaure car park on Drummond Street (Local collection and drop-off can be arranged withn a 10 mile radius) |
| 2 hour walk around the village taking in the streets, the rivers and meadows | 2 hour walk around the village taking in the streets, the rivers and meadows |
| Finish back at St Kessog's Square and depart | Mid-point break for a drink and/or snack to sit in or take-away (optional) |
| A further two-hour walk uphill (not too steep) to get a fantastic view of the village, followed by a walk through woodland with the possibility of seeing Red Squirrel. |
Waterproof clothing
Binoculars (available to borrow)
Hat, gloves and scarf
Camera
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Water
Sensible shoes/boots
Medication (as needed)
