This is a lovely short walk around the grounds of Brodie Castle, taking in the castle, a woodland pond with bird hides, and a Pictish stone monument. Brodie is home to a vast collection of daffodils, so I would particularly recommend a spring time visit. Length: 2.1 miles /3.4km It would be possible to shorten…
Nairn is one of my favourite beaches, with miles of glorious white sand, rock pools, lovely cafes and lots of fun for children. It’s possible to walk in either direction; this route heads west from the main Central Beach towards the golf club. Distance: 1.8 miles / 3km return to the golf club. Parking: Lots…
This is a beautiful wee walk around the bay from Ardersier village out to Fort George. There are fantastic views of the fort, and also down the Moray Firth. The first section (starting from the village end) is a very high quality path and suitable for all pushchairs (and I would think many wheelchairs). It…
Loch Moy is one of the larger freshwater lochs near Inverness, but it is pretty much invisible from nearby roads. The start and end of this circular walk are rather dull, along the roadside pavement in Moy, but the spectacular walk along the far side of Loch Moy more than makes up for this. Distance:…
Rosehaugh Estate lies just outside Avoch on the Black Isle. The big house was demolished about sixty years ago, though some of the cellars and the garden terraces remain. The estate itself is beautiful, and well worth exploring. Distance: 1.5 miles / 2.4km. We took the main path from the car park up to the…
Nethy Bridge is a delightful village in the Strathspey Valley, and well worth a visit if you are in the area. There is a network of footpaths around the village, and we enjoyed a stroll through Dell Woods and along the river bank. Look out for the fairy village, which delighted our children! Distance: About…
Loch Morlich is one of the most popular spots in the Cairngorms National Park. Explore the area around the Loch on a circular walk or bike ride. The route is also suitable for off-road pushchairs. One thing I would say is that there aren’t that many views of the Loch, as it is surrounded by…
Culloden was the last battle fought on British soil. On 16 April 1746, the Jacobite and government armies met here, resulting in a decisive victory for the government forces, and effectively the end of the Jacobite campaign. Visiting Culloden and walking around the battlefield is a wonderful opportunity to understand better what happened on that…
The walk through Merkinch Nature Reserve to the end of the Caledonian Canal is my favourite walk in Inverness. Magnificent views open up all around you: the Beauly Firth with the hills rising beyond, the railway, the loch-keeper’s cottage, and the water running out to sea under the Kessock Bridge. This is a gem, and…
Ross & Cromarty is a vast area of the Highlands, covering about 3,000 square miles of very varied terrain. These walks are dotted about the area, and we hope to add more over time. Let us know in the comments if you have any suggestions for us to try! Click on each walk to read…
