What's here? at Brodgar
Available on site
Ample parking in the Ring of Brodgar car park (Historic Environment Scotland).
No lighting.
No height restrictions.
There are Blue Badge spaces at Ring of Brodgar car park (non-RSPB).
Access from car park is via level boardwalk to road then rough grassy path with a uphill incline which can be wet and muddy at times.
There is a wide kissing gate from the road to the grassy track.
Additional Blue Badge parking by the side of the road gives access onto the rough grassy path leading to the Ring of Brodgar.
There is a wide gate from the layby to the path.
If you would like more information on the accessibility of the trail, please phone the Orkney office on 01856 850176.
If you would like more information on the accessibility of the trail, please phone the Orkney office on 01856 850176.
There are two benches on the trail.
A great variety of birds, including farmland birds and waders, is easy to see from anywhere on the reserve.
The Orkney RSPB field teacher uses the reserve for education visits throughout the year.
School visits are available on our Orkney reserves on a variety of topics. Please contact the Orkney Office on 01856 850176 for further details.
Group visits are welcome. For more information, please contact the Orkney office on 01856 850176.
Coach parking is available in the Ring of Brodgar car park.
Wide and grassy and although not level, most inclines are gentle. Can be wet and muddy in places.
Two benches situated along the trail. No steps or stiles.
If you would like more information on the accessibility of the trail, please phone the Orkney office on 01856 850176.
Not available on site
Accessible RADAR scheme toilets are available in Finstown, 5 miles (8km) to the east on the A965, and in Stromness, 6 miles (9.6km) to the west.
In Stenness, 2 miles (3.2 km) to the west on the A965 and in Finstown, 5 miles (7.5 km) to the east on the A965. Open 24 hours.
In Stenness, 2 miles (3.2 km) to the west on the A965 and in Finstown, 5 miles (7.5 km) to the east on the A965. Open 24 hours.
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.
There is no cafe or shop here, the nearest places for food and drinks are in Stromness, 6 miles away, or Dounby, 7 miles away.
We recommend you bring your own food and drinks if this is likely to affect your visit.
Restrictions
Assistance and other dogs welcome, but on a lead or under close control please.
This nature reserve is important for wildlife. RSPB Scotland welcomes responsible access, in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
During the ground-nesting bird breeding season (1 April - 15 August) and in areas with livestock, we would ask that you keep your dog close to you, preferably on a short lead, and please clean up after your dog.