Strathpeffer - Rogie Falls - Strathgarve - Garve

Distance	Approximate Time	Height Gain	OS Map
12.08 kms	03:00 (hrs:mins)	150 metres	Explorer 437: Ben Wyvis & Strathpeffer

Description

A cross-country walk through pine forest and alongside Loch Garve from Strathpeffer to Garve, almost level, with good paths. There are several starting points to the walk, in Strathpeffer, but they all come together. This route starts at the Youth Hostel, goes along the edge of Loch Kinellan through farmland, then goes into forestry land for the rest of the walk. A short detour should be made to see the Rogie Falls on the River Blackwater... many salmon pass up the salmon ladder. Roe deer, red squirrels and buzzards may also be seen en route. The walk ends at the railway station in Garve.

Access Info

There are buses from Dingwall to Strathpeffer and Garve; and a rail service between Dingwall and Garve (but not Strathpeffer). Car parking is at the west end of the village. Turn off the A834 at the youth hostel (large yellow building) and drive for about 300m to a car park signposted Blackmuir Wood. If parking a second car at Garve, park behind the station.