Notable sanctuary · Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Portlethen Moss
Portlethen Moss is a sanctuary in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Portlethen Moss: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this sanctuary: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Portlethen Moss
Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Portlethen Moss — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 57.05689, -2.14764. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Portlethen Moss
- Causey Mounth · trek · Aberdeenshire · ~1 km · Must-see
- Aquhorthies Stone Circle · fort · Aberdeenshire · ~1 km · Must-see
- Saint Ternan's Church · church · Aberdeenshire · ~5 km · Must-see
- Muchalls Castle · fort · Aberdeenshire · ~6 km · Must-see
- Blairs Museum · museum · Aberdeenshire · ~7 km · Must-see
- The Den & the Glen · park · Aberdeenshire · ~8 km · Must-see
- St Mary's Church · church · Aberdeen City · ~8 km · Must-see
- Craggie Cat · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~9 km · Must-see
- Kempstone Hill · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~9 km · Must-see
- Curlethney Hill · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~11 km · Must-see
- Hill of Megray · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~11 km · Must-see
- Duthie Park · park · Aberdeen City · ~11 km · Must-see
- Gordon Highlanders Egypt Memorial · fort · Aberdeen City · ~11 km · Must-see
- Holburn West Church · church · Aberdeen City · ~11 km · Must-see
- St. Mary's Chapel · church · Aberdeenshire · ~12 km · Must-see
- Hazlehead Park · park · Aberdeen City · ~12 km · Must-see
- Meikle Carewe Hill · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~12 km · Must-see
- Site of Cowie Castle · fort · Aberdeenshire · ~12 km · Must-see
Other wildlife, forests & gardens near Portlethen Moss
- RSPB Fowlsheugh · sanctuary · Aberdeenshire · ~20 km · Must-see
- Forvie National Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Aberdeenshire · ~40 km · Must-see
- St Cyrus National Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Aberdeenshire · ~45 km · Must-see
- Montrose Basin Local Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Angus · ~55 km · Must-see
- Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Aberdeenshire · ~58 km · Must-see
- Trottick Mill Ponds Local Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Dundee City · ~100 km · Must-see
- St Andrews Botanic Garden · sanctuary · Fife · ~112 km · Must-see
- Cairngorms National Park · sanctuary · Aberdeenshire · ~113 km · Must-see
- Glenmore Forest Park · sanctuary · Highland · ~118 km · Must-see
- Highland Wildlife Park · sanctuary · Highland · ~138 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is the park open?
No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Portlethen Moss yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Portlethen Moss?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Portlethen Moss?
Nearby: Causey Mounth (trek, 1 km), Aquhorthies Stone Circle (fort, 1 km), Saint Ternan's Church (church, 5 km), Muchalls Castle (fort, 6 km), Blairs Museum (museum, 7 km), The Den & the Glen (park, 8 km).
Is Portlethen Moss worth visiting?
Portlethen Moss is listed as a notable sanctuary in Scotland on Spotwander.