Cnoc Fyrish
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 6 kms | 02:30 (hrs:mins) | 300 metres | OS Explorer 438 |
Description
From the car park the walk goes through a gate and follows a recently rebuilt path through woodland, crossing a vehicle track before coming to a wooden bridge across a small gorge. The path then climbs more steeply, crossing another track before the trees thin out. The views then start to open up as you pass a small loch and the summit monument soon comes into view. The route is signposted all the way up.
Many people return by the same route but for variety and a quieter return continue over the summit and descend westwards to reach the edge of the forest and turn right. onto a track that descends through woodland for about 2km. When the track flattens out and a large bend is reached, taking the right fork at the bend will take you in 300m to your outward route not far above the car park. However, as this descent isn't signposted it's easy to miss this junction but don't worry - continuing straight on takes you back to the road within sight of the car park.
Access Info
3km north of the A9 on the B9176 Struie Hill Road (between Alness and Ardgay), is a minor road heading west signposted ?Boath?. Follow this for 2km to a car park on the left at the beginning of the forest.
Additional Info
The summit monument built in 1783 by Sir Hector Munro of Novar (the local estate) one time Commander of the British Forces in India is a replica of the gates of the Indian city Negapataum. The views from the summit are extensive and the woodlands home to a variety of wildlife including Capercaillie (although they?re rarely seen). Nearby Evanton and Alness have a range of facilities including Dalmore distillery for a post walk dram. There?s also a road service area at Skiach junction on the A9.
