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Kinloch


(Average user rating3 unrated 3/5)

About Kinloch

Kinloch forest has a mixture of native ash and oakwood remnants within a conifer matrix.

Part of these native woodlands are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

From the forest there are fantastic views of the Sound of Sleat and the rugged mountains of the mainland including Beinn Sgritheall which is a 'Munro'.

How to get there:

Isleornsay, Skulamus, Broadford, Kyleakin, and Isle Of Skye are the nearest towns or villages.

From the A850 Kyleakin to Portree road, turn south at Skulamus along the A851. Kinloch Forest is four miles further on, on the east of the A851.

OS Grid Reference: NG703161
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Start your visit from:

Kinloch Carpark
REMAINS OF HOUSES AT LEITRE FURA CLEARANCE VILLAGE

Facilities:

InformationParking

Activities:

WalkingWildlife ActivitiesHeritage

Contact:

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

User Comments

3 Stars 3 Stars

I loved this walk. A steady enough incline with a easily achievable circuit. Great views even on a foggy day. I do have two criticisms though. First is the signposts are difficult to read/understand. My group completely missed the abandoned village because we took the wrong turn and ended up walking back to the car park. Instead of staying on the path and following the 'abandoned village' symbol that by no means actually resembles one. The second is that there is no mention whatsoever that the village was the last known settlement of the Clan MacInnes. I only discovered this after I had completed the walk and did further research. I do think that this kind of Scottish history should be shared and honoured as it adds to the whole experience. Please see macinnes.org for more detail. Thanks for your time. Best Stuart

Stuart McInnes, 5/Jan/2011

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