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About Skelbo
The walk starts past the new pond and picnic area, heading down through a mixed woodland of Scots Pine to reach the Skelbo Burn.
The path has been opened up closer to the burn to reveal fine views over the North Sea coast, and in the summer there is a spectacular show of wild flowers close to the burn.
A major feature of the walk is the carved wooden animals designed by local children – see how many you can spot. Other interesting things on the walk are the hydraulic ram, once used to pump water to neighbouring farms, and the remains of a 2000 year old broch beside the path.
This is a great family walk.
How to get there:
Skelbo is part of Sutherland. Dornoch is the nearest town or village.
By road, travel four miles north of the Dornoch Bridge on the A9.
OS Grid Reference: NH 7801942
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
Start your visit from:
Skelbo Car Park
Facilities:
Activities:
Contact:
Recreation Forester
01408 634063
e-mail: northhighland@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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