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Tweedmouth Walk
 

This is the longer walk from the carpark passing Plodda falls. It takes you through diverse woodland, with many of the trees planted for the grand lanscaping plans of Lord Tweedmouth. The towering stems of Douglas fir are some of the highest quality in Britain and at around 200m tall are nearing some of the tallest too. Also look out for the old carriage drive of Guisachan Estate and a couple of it's distinctive houses.

How to get there:

Tweedmouth Walk can be started from Plodda Falls Carpark in Plodda which is part of Guisachan. Tomich, Cannich, Struy, Balnain, Drumnadrochit, and Inverness are the nearest towns or villages.

From the A831, from either Beauly or Drumnadrochit, take the unclassified road signposted to Tomich. Go through Tomich and continue along the bumpy forest track. Plodda falls carpark is 3.5 miles along here., There is an infrequent bus service from Inverness as far as Tomich.

OS Grid Reference: NH 280 238

STAND OF MATURE DOUGLAS FIR

Plodda Falls Carpark Facilities.
Parking
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearModerate
Trail waymarking:
green
Length of trail:
2.8km/1.75 miles
Approximate time of trail:
1 hour
Open or closed:
open
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Fiona Barnett
Ao Fm
01320 366322
e-mail: fiona.barnett@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


Active woods

What's of interest
Plodda Falls footbridge closed. There is a viewing area further down, just follow the path. Winston Churchill - a relation of Lord Tweedmouth - is reputed to have learnt to drive on the old carriage drive.

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