The Lagoons in Musselburgh are a great retreat for birdwatchers and walkers alike. The area is within easy reach by foot or by bike from Musselburgh. There are seats available in various locations and three good hides, no roof though so bear this in mind if a slightly damp day! Most dog walkers i saw had their dogs on leads, but a few unfortunately let them run wild which was not great for wildlife or other people trying to enjoy the outdoors and area.
There is also parking in various locations, if parking right beside the Lagoons,the road in does have a fair few holes, bumps and a gravel road so may be easier walking or cycling from Musselburgh or other...
Read moreA few let downs today, to be honest, the lagoon were frozen the road has more holes than the moon and couldn't reach the seawall due to work being carried a few dogwalkers with shouting at the dogs maybe she's the owner but in saying that once the better weather comes in and the work is finished it looks a real nice place to go as for the road well you don't need to drive all the way to the lagoon but I think I will visit again got a nice photo of a kestrel maybe could've got more if not for the dog-shouter sorry...
Read moreYou can't access the lagoons, there are lots of tall barriers and only a few brick enclosures that more closely resemble the type of wall you would imagine being used in war to protect oneself from enemy fire. In trying to protect this nature reserve, they have denied anyone access to it. It is no longer a nature reserve but instead a dystopian safari park where we are put in cages in order to "protect...
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