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Forvie Sands Nature Reserve

Little Collieston Croft | Collieston, Ellon AB41 8RU, Scotland
44-135-875-1330
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Ranked #4 of 4 attractions in Ellon
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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Inverurie, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

I walk here at least once a week and love the peace and quiet. Which is why I'm not sure I should really be telling people how beautiful it is! Oh well. Huge sand dunes, sandy beach, mud flats, grey seal haul out, breeding terns, eiders, and piles of other wildlife. Oh, and the car park just outside Newburgh has... More

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Anerdeenshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

Small car parking area but fantastic signed walks.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2005

I absolutely loved this reserve, hiking trails that take you right through the sand dune system to the beautiful beach area. We were there in the spring and there were numerous birds nesting in the tall grass. I would definitely recommend taking some time and hiking in this area.

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