Strathpeffer / Contin - things to do and see?
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Rogie Falls is nice, a few wee climbs but great views if you like waterfalls! Approx a mile
There is a loop around Loch Kinellan 4 miles path a bit rough in places
Dolphin watching in the Firth
Be aware last time I went to Strathpeffer most of the hotels catered to coach trips and there was only one restaurant serving walk ins
There is a loop around Loch Kinellan 4 miles path a bit rough in places
Dolphin watching in the Firth
Be aware last time I went to Strathpeffer most of the hotels catered to coach trips and there was only one restaurant serving walk ins
Other places off the top of my head: Storehouse at Foulis for a lunch is quite good. Fyrish hill and monument if the weather is good: the walk starts off in woodland and opens out onto the hill, and the monument gives good views of the black isle and firth. It's worth a drive from Contin past Loch Achilty to Strathconnon: the loch is pretty and there's a picnic site, and the road crosses a hydro dam further up.
All of this is within 15mins drive of Strathpeffer.
All of this is within 15mins drive of Strathpeffer.
Close to where i grew up.
Not sure what you like in life, but scenery is good in most directions.
-Rogie Falls is nice, if wet it can be a bitty slippy.
-Walk up ben wyvis, big flat topped munro behind strathpeffer. its a good day walk but start from the Garve side. Or Fyrish at the back of Evanton is also a shorter but nice walk, can gaze over the scores of stacked rigs!!!
-Pop over to Fortrose/rosemarkie and you have some lovely beaches. Black Isle brewery worth a wander.
-Distillery tours?
-Head up towards Orrin dam and there are Golden Eagles without much looking.
-strathpeffer is a spa town, two of the big hotels cater for ageing folks on bus tours, so be mindful of that. Not a bad thing, maintains a lot of business. Its a pretty place in itself in the old part.
-Golf if you like that sort of thing...
-if your staying in coull house, i heard its OK for food. Otherwise would suggest a wee drive; storehouse near Evanton, Eilian Dubh or crofters bistro in Fortrose. If you like seafood, the Oystercatcher in Balintore used to be stellar but again not been for a few years. Red poppy in strathpeffer used to be good for food but not been for a few years. Inverness is awash with good eateries. The Lewiston inn at the edge of drumnadrochit used to be own/run by the apple cross in folks. Its good for nosh plus you can 'do' the castle if you haven't before.
Not sure what you like in life, but scenery is good in most directions.
-Rogie Falls is nice, if wet it can be a bitty slippy.
-Walk up ben wyvis, big flat topped munro behind strathpeffer. its a good day walk but start from the Garve side. Or Fyrish at the back of Evanton is also a shorter but nice walk, can gaze over the scores of stacked rigs!!!
-Pop over to Fortrose/rosemarkie and you have some lovely beaches. Black Isle brewery worth a wander.
-Distillery tours?
-Head up towards Orrin dam and there are Golden Eagles without much looking.
-strathpeffer is a spa town, two of the big hotels cater for ageing folks on bus tours, so be mindful of that. Not a bad thing, maintains a lot of business. Its a pretty place in itself in the old part.
-Golf if you like that sort of thing...
-if your staying in coull house, i heard its OK for food. Otherwise would suggest a wee drive; storehouse near Evanton, Eilian Dubh or crofters bistro in Fortrose. If you like seafood, the Oystercatcher in Balintore used to be stellar but again not been for a few years. Red poppy in strathpeffer used to be good for food but not been for a few years. Inverness is awash with good eateries. The Lewiston inn at the edge of drumnadrochit used to be own/run by the apple cross in folks. Its good for nosh plus you can 'do' the castle if you haven't before.
Corpulent Tosser said:
Be sure to let me know how it goes this weekend Eric.
http://www.gagah.co.uk/forum/index.php?id=16878Kiltie said:
Corpulent Tosser said:
Be sure to let me know how it goes this weekend Eric.
http://www.gagah.co.uk/forum/index.php?id=16878
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