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Plodda


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About Plodda

There is a mixed conifer forest planted around Plodda falls which is dominated by magnificent, mature conifers and interspersed with many native broadleaved trees.

Mighty Douglas fir, larch, giant redwoods and other specimen conifers were planted around 1905 by Lord Tweedmouth who owned Guisachan Estate at the time.

The combination of large conifers and native trees makes Plodda forest an ideal home for lots of wildlife - look out for red squirrels, wood ants, siskins, crossbills and many others in the forest.

Selected stems of Plodda's Douglas firs have been felled for special reasons - the masts of Scott's restored 'Discovery' came from this stand.

How to get there:

Plodda is part of Guisachan. Tomich, Cannich, Sruy, Beauly, Inverness, and Drumnadrochit are the nearest towns or villages.

From the A831, either from Beauly or Drumnadrochit, take the unclassified road signposted to Tomich. Go through Tomich and continue along the bumpy forest track. Plodda forest is 3.5 miles along this road..

There is an infrequent bus service from Inverness as far as Tomich.

OS Grid Reference: NH280238
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Start your visit from:

Plodda Falls Carpark
Large Douglas fir on the Tall Trees walk Reelig Glen Inverness

Facilities:

Parking

Activities:

WalkingEducationalPicnic

Contact:

Recreation
01463 791575
e-mail: invernessross&skye@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

This area of scotland is breath taking, of all the places in the world i have been, nowhere is as beautiful as Plodda.

Kim French, 30/Oct/2009
5 Stars 5 Stars

Stunningly beautiful trees.

Anonymous, 19/Oct/2009

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