Abriachan Walk
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 8 kms | 03:00 (hrs:mins) | 200 metres | Explorer 416: Inverness, Loch Ness & Culloden |
Description
One of the longest walks in the as yet incomplete network. It makes use of part of the Great Glen Way; but the newly cut and laid-out tracks, largely above the forest level, are the most scenic. From the summit cairn on Carn na Leitire, 435m (hill on the slope to the water, i.e. Loch Ness) there is a superb 360-degree panoramic view; and the recreated shieling (mountain hut) offers a lunch site overlooking Loch Ness. (By the way, there's a Bronze Age hut too, near the car park). Parts of the track can be muddy; boots are necessary. Also, the higher parts of the walk are exposed in bad weather, so extra clothing should be carried. Note that since this is a new walk, with new paths, the paths are not shown on the Ordnance Survey map
Access Info
From the A82(T) turn off at the Abriachan sign, about seven miles out of Inverness. Stay on this country road till you reach Loch Laide on your left. A quarter of a mile beyond it, turn off left on a forestry road, at sign 'Abriachan Forest Trust'. The car park is 300m up this road. There is no public transport.
Additional Info
This is a splendid bit of work being carried out by the Abriachan Forest Trust, opening their forest to the public, showing us the many varied habitats and the creatures occupying them... and all in a most friendly and unobtrusive way. A lot of information is provided along the paths, in friendly and artistic ways (e.g. the cry of the roe deer, woodcock, tawny owl, etc, obtained at the press of a button). And of course the reconstructed Bronze Age hut and the shieling. Should be quite something when it's finished...
For further information visit the walkingworld weblink below.
