Eathie - Rosemarkie

Distance	Approximate Time	Height Gain	OS Map
9 kms	04:00 (hrs:mins)	20 metres	Explorer 432: Black Isle

Description

This is a very interesting walk geologically; the sea has sculpted the different rock types in different ways, pillars, flutings etc of many colours. Generations of geology and geography students have picked up many of the ammonites, but with new ones being washed in you could be lucky... The path shown on the map has succumbed to erosion and no longer exists; walking is on the beach (this and the interest of the rock formations, accounts for the suggested four hours for the walk). There is a path for the last half-mile only. Please note that at Scart Craig the route is blocked at high tide!! So it's best to enquire about the tides before setting out... There is an "escape route" to avoid the tidal barrier; it's a stepped path up to the top of the cliffs, but is badly overgrown and not recommended. Better to do the walk after high tide. Boots are advised. Food, drink and toilets are at Rosemarkie.

Access Info

You might use two cars or prefer to be dropped off at Eathie. At Rosemarkie park at the seafront car park (737577). Leave the High Street at the Plough Inn, going down Mill Road to the car park. To get to the car park at Eathie leave Rosemarkie (at the Plough Inn) going north. After a mile turn off on a single-track road going right, signposted Eathie. The little car park is five miles on, on your right, just before Eathie Mains Farm (769636).