Archvarsadal Wood, Reay, Caithness
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 2 kms | 01:00 (hrs:mins) | 20 metres | OS Explorer 449 |
Description
The walk consists of a shallow loop and from the carpark you enter the wood and can choose to either skirt the west flank of Achvarasdal Wood or head east to explore the wetland area. At the furthest point the walk opens into a clearing and within that lies Achvarasdal House and the ancient Broch. There are various other small loops that bring you back to the clearing and allow you to further investigate the wood.
Access Info
Situated just off the A836 1km east of Reay.
Bus service between Thurso and Reay. Stop at Isauld bridge is at the road end, 500m from the walk.
Parking is available adjacent to the A836.
Additional Info
This woodland has been allowed to grow naturally and has 35 species of tree 19 of which are native. Dead trees have been left in situ and are therefore a hive of activity for insect and invertebrate life and provide the perfect conditions for fungi, mosses and lichens.
There is a Broch (Iron Age, dry stone round house) to be explored at the far point of the walk and in proximity to Achvarasdal House ? owned by the Church of Scotland.
