Deer rutting season - where to watch safely
Started by SteveH_munros · 28 January 2026 at 09:00 · 145 views
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SteveH_munros
28 January 2026 at 09:00
Planning to time my NC500 trip with the deer rut in October. Where are the best spots to watch safely without disturbing them?
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Klaus_Hamburg
29 January 2026 at 10:00
Glen Torridon is excellent for the rut. You can hear the stags bellowing from the road. Keep your distance though - rutting stags are unpredictable and dangerous. 100 metres minimum.
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FraserG
31 January 2026 at 11:00
The area around Beinn Eighe nature reserve is good too. Early morning is best - get there at dawn and you'll often see them on the hillside. Bring a telephoto lens.