What's here? at Udale Bay
Available on site
There are four car parks to access Udale Bay from:
Main hide: Car parking (Highland Council layby) at the reserve hide. Space for four cars.
Kirkmichael Viewing Screen: Car parking (RSPB) at the viewing screen. Space for four cars.
Ivy Cottage: Highland Council car park, 0.5 mile east of Jemimaville. Space for four cars. Information board. No viewing facilities.
Newhall Point: Highland Council car park.
One hide and one viewing screen. The nature reserve can also be viewed directly from two car parks, at Ivy Cottage and Newhall Point. Both have parking for four cars. The hide is accessed by ramp, with low viewing slots and information boards.
Our hide is open 24 hours.
Not available on site
There are no toilets here. Nearest accessible facilities (RADAR key) 5 miles (8 km) away in Cromarty, open seasonally.
Nearest baby changing facilities (RADAR key) 5 miles (8 km) away in Cromarty, open seasonally.
Prior to your visit, please contact the reserve directly for detailed information.
Prior to your visit, please contact the reserve directly for detailed information.
There are no toilets here. Nearest toilets 5 miles (8 km) away in Cromarty, open seasonally.
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.
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.