Achnasheen.
Turn left
at Achnasheen and follow the A890 along
the length of Glencarron to the shores of Loch Carron. The
hills on either side of the glen provide excellent walking and
climbing with stunning views in all directions. Many hill tracks
lead through passes to remote adjoining glens and provide less
strenuous walks
In this area:
Wester Ross
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An Teallach: A832 about ten miles
north of Poolewe. A jagged ridge of
rock which draws experienced walkers and mountaineers like a magnet.
A little further up from An Teallach is the
Fisherfield Forest with
some lovely walking.
In this area:
Wester Ross
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 The
Caledonian Canal runs almost directly from North East to
South West. The
Great Glen divides the Highlands of
Scotland with its series of lochs.
It was designed by Thomas Telford, the greatest of Scotland's
civil engineers. Funded by the British Government and constructed
between 1803 and 1822.
It was built with a largely unskilled local labour force. So,
if you are lucky enough to pass through in a sailing craft
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you can
enjoy the wonderful scenery and also marvel at the work of
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If you don't have a boat one
is able to walk a large part of it - e.g. Fort Augustus |
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to Aberchalder Bridge |
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where it
meets Loch Oich, then from Oich Bridge at North Laggan to |
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South
Laggan Locks |
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where it meets Loch Lochy and again at the south
end of Loch Lochy there are paths beside the canal too running to
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This is part of the
Great Glen Way. It runs from
Fort William at the south end up to Inverness in the north and is
approximately 72 miles long.
Web
In this area:
Loch Ness
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Corrrieyairack Pass and the
Challenge. Each year a duathlon - 17 mile hill run + 26 mile
cycle take place around July. This is a strenuous walk largely on
General Wade's Military Road from Fort Augustus to Laggan - about 24
miles.
'The full route is a
challenging walk, over 20 miles long, and the higher sections should only
be attempted between May and September...Wade's
road over the Corrieyairack Pass linked Ruthven Barracks in Badenoch to
Fort Augustus in the Great Glen, and was completed in 1731. It is the only
surviving example where the original construction details can still be
seen...' thanks to
http://www.higharch.demon.co.uk/leaflets/badenoch/sites_c.html
In this area:
Loch
Ness
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Ben Wyvis. The highest mountain
in the area at 1046m. Main path for climbing starts a few miles
beyond Garve on the Ullapool road
In this area:
Firthlands
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Cape Wrath. The most
north-westerly point on the British mainland. It is accessible via
a ferry across the Kyle of Durness at Keodale
which connects with a mini bus in the summer months. You could of
course walk. 'The
area is outstanding for birdlife during all seasons of the year. The
area is particularity important for large populations of migratory species
that visit either during the breeding season or to over winter....A variety of
Arctic and Alpine plants may also be found here growing at sea level. This
combination is unique to this area and for this reason, much of the Cape
Wrath area is designated as a SSSI (Special Site of Scientific Interest.)...'
Web
Walking
Cape Wrath
In this area:
NW Sutherland
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Duncansby Head
& Duncansby Stacks.
'Duncansby Head is well
known locally for the lighthouse, the stacs just near the cliffs and
the teaming birdlife especially in the nesting season
where you'll find kittiwakes, fulmars,
razorbills and puffins, at
the right time..'. Take a walk on the cliffs but be very careful.
Birds at Duncansby.
Two miles east of John O'Groats
Open access
Tel: 01955 611448
In this area:
Caithness
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Farigaig
Forest Walks.
Farigaig a haven for wildlife. Red squirrels, badgers and
many other animals and birds thrive here. There are also several
viewpoints with wonderful views of Loch Ness and an iron-age fort
site on the rocky outcrop of Dun Dearduil
B852 on the south side of Loch Ness. 18 m from Inverness.
Farigaig forest surrounds the village of Inverfarigaig,
adjacent to the B852
Open all year
Tel: 01320 366322
In this area:
Loch Nes
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Falls of
Foyers. Walk from the small parking area to the path going quite
steeply down to the large drop falls. There are other lovely
walks you can take from here. (see Farigaig above)
Not wheelchair accessible.
Take B862 from Fort Augustus and take Foyers sign after about ten
miles.
In this area:
Loch Ness
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Forsinard & Flow
Country. Forsinard.
The Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland is probably the
largest remaining expanse of blanket bog in the world, making it
important on an international scale. Set in a
prehistoric landscape of bog pools and wildlife, superb bird life
and nature trails. Live hen harrier cctv nest watch between late May
and July and weekly guided walks in summer.
01641 571225
Visit the
RSPB Flow Country Visitor Centre.
Wildlife Displays, and the Dubh Lochan trail.
On the A897 24 miles
from Helmsdale. Grid reference: NC885453
In this area:
Caithness
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Glen Affric. off A831 Cannich.
One of Scotland's best known glens including Dog Falls, Loch Affric,
Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin and many walks and trails. Many slopes
covered by remnants of the ancient Caledonian forest - home to the
Red Squirrel, Pine Martens, Stoats, Wildcats, Crested Tits and
unique Scottish Crossbill and rare Capercaillie and Black Grouse. If
you're lucky you will see some of the rarest dragonflies in Europe
here. Autumn is considered to be the prettiest but watch out for the
primroses and orchids in the spring, not to mention heather in late
summer - spoilt for choice!
In this area:
Firthlands
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Glen Cannich. off A831 Cannich.
The wildest of the three glens running into Strathglass
In this area:
Firthlands
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The Great
Glen Way starts at Inverness and runs through to Fort William. About
72 miles. You could do it all or just a bit.
In this area:
Loch Ness
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Portmahomack. Great beaches and
views. Good for watersports. Lovely walks to the Tarbar Ness
lighthouse.
In this area:
Firthlands
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Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
& Festival of Running (featuring the River Ness 10K and River Ness
5K Fun Run)
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Mountaineering Scotland - Caithness
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| Munros in the
Northern Highlands:
Munros in the north-west:
Such as:- Sgurr Mor [Loch Fannaich -
Sgurr nan Clach Geala -Beinn Dearg -
An Teallach -
Ben Wyvis - Beinn Eighe
- Ben More Assynt - and many more
Munros in the mid-west -
Carn Eighe - Mam
Sodhail - Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais
-Beinn Fhada - Ciste Dhubh
- and many more
Or for a map of the
North of Scotland in general for Munros.
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