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Donm<strong>out</strong>h Local<br />

Nature Reserve<br />

This is the first <strong>area</strong> of unspoilt, natural coastl<strong>in</strong>e north of<br />

<strong>Aberdeen</strong> harbour. Look <strong>out</strong> for seals on the s<strong>and</strong> spit near<br />

the m<strong>out</strong>h of the river. Birds, <strong>in</strong>sects, <strong>and</strong> wildflowers are<br />

prolific <strong>in</strong> the salt marshes <strong>and</strong> s<strong>and</strong> dunes. Bats can be seen<br />

feed<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the even<strong>in</strong>gs. Keep to the boardwalks <strong>in</strong> the <strong>area</strong><br />

around the s<strong>and</strong> dunes to prevent erosion. Descriptive leaflet<br />

available.<br />

DIRECTIONS<br />

By bus First Bus 1, 2, 13<br />

By car Off Ellon Road, on<br />

northern edge of the River<br />

Don, or from esplanade. Free<br />

park<strong>in</strong>g on esplanade <strong>and</strong><br />

the Donm<strong>out</strong>h Road car park<br />

ENTRY Free<br />

OPEN At all times<br />

FACILITIES<br />

Toilets <strong>and</strong> baby chang<strong>in</strong>g<br />

facilities at junction of<br />

esplanade <strong>and</strong> K<strong>in</strong>g Street<br />

Cycle racks on the<br />

esplanade<br />

Limited disabled access<br />

FURTHER DETAILS<br />

Donm<strong>out</strong>h Road,<br />

Bridge of Don,<br />

<strong>Aberdeen</strong><br />

01224 897400<br />

www.aberdeencity.gov.uk<br />

Waterways <strong>and</strong> Coasts

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