What's here? at Loch of Spiggie
Available on site
Parking is available at the north end of the loch by the hide, it is limited to a small number of vehicles.
The hide is push chair accessible with ramped access.
Because the reserve is sensitive to disturbance, access to the loch shore is not permitted.
Most of the reserve can be viewed easily from the public road, but care should be taken not to impede other road users.
The hide is wheelchair accessible, with ramped access and a dedicated wheelchair viewing bay within the hide. Parking is available outside the hide.
Because the reserve is sensitive to disturbance, access to the loch shore is not permitted.
Most of the reserve can be viewed easily from the public road, but care should be taken not to impede other road users.
There is an accessible hide on the north shore of the loch, the road around the loch is single track with passing places, viewing from the passing places is welcomed providing it is safe to do so and other road users are not impeded.
Hide located at the north end of the loch
Not available on site
There are no toilets here. Nearest public toilets at Bigton next to shop car park, 3 miles (4.5 km) away.
There are no toilets here. Nearest public toilets at Bigton next to shop car park, 3 miles (4.5 km) away.
There are no toilets here. Nearest public toilets at Bigton next to shop car park, 3 miles (4.5 km) away.
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.
Because the reserve is sensitive to disturbance, access to the loch shore is not permitted.
Most of the reserve can be viewed easily from the public road, but care should be taken not to impede other road users. There is a hide at north end of the loch.
There is no visitor centre here and this reserve does not have any staff on site.
There is no cafe or shop here, the nearest place for food and drinks is from Mainlands Shop (Dunrossness Industrial Estate), just off the A970, 2.75 miles (5 km) away. We recommend you bring your own food and drinks if this is likely to affect your visit.
Restrictions
RSPB Scotland welcomes responsible access, in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. During the ground-nesting bird breeding season (1 April to 15 August) and in areas with livestock, we would ask that you keep your dog on a short lead and clean up after them.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.