Loch of Strathbeg Nature Reserve

Whether you’re looking to spot a species, want some family time or just want a little peace and tranquility, our locations have it all.

Strathbeg is Britain’s largest dune loch and a winter home for vast numbers of Pink-footed Geese. There’s an array of wetland wildlife waiting to be discovered here, including breeding Terns and gulls, migrating waders and wintering wildfowl. Strathbeg is surrounded by wetland, dunes and grassland – head to the hide for sweeping views across the reserve’s mix of habitats. In spring, we’re a haven for breeding birds, while autumn and winter see vast flocks of Pink-footed Geese arrive to swim on the loch, and roost and feed in the nearby fields and pools.  RSPB Scotland is hard at work at Loch of Strathbeg, creating the ideal conditions for the wildlife that calls it home.