unrated)About Torr Dhuin Walk
This walk climbs up on forest tracks through trees to the site of a fort on Torr Dhuin. The fort is one of several vitrified Iron Age forts in the Great Glen. Built on hilltops, all with commanding views, they were probably used as defensive positions by the Iron Age people.
From Torr Dhuin, the walk winds back downhill, again through trees. However, you can also make a longer walk by adding sections of forest road to your route.
How to get there:
Torr Dhuin Walk can be started from Torr Dhuin Carpark in Auchteraw which is part of Great Glen Forest. Fort Augustus, Invermoriston, Foyers, Drumnadrochit, and Inverness are the nearest towns or villages.
From the A82, at or just north of Fort Augustus, take the unclassified roads to Jenkins Park and Auchteraw.
Go through Jenkins Park and continue along the road, passing the left fork that goes to Fort Augustus District Office, for about two miles. Then, follow signs that will direct you onto a forest road and to the carpark.
There is a bus service from Inverness to Fort Augustus that will get you as far as the A82.
OS Grid Reference: NH 365 089
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
| Torr Dhuin Carpark Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: 2km / 1.25 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 50 minutes |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Inverness District OfficeRecreation 01463 791575 e-mail: invernessross&skye@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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