Recreation at Rumster
Rumster Forest is a place literally steeped in history. With remains of over 29 longhouses many of which were occupied until the forest was first planted in the late 1940’s. Spruce and pine were the original plantings. The ones that remain now are amongst the tallest in Caithness. Felling has revealed excellent views over the North Sea including the remains of the old longhouses and several prehistoric archaeological remains such as the 2000-year-old brochs at Golsary and Rumster Mill.
Much of the forest has been replanted with larch, birch and rowan to make the forest more varied and appealing to wildlife. Rumster is home to a variety of wildlife including pine marten, merlin’s, crossbills and goldcrest. You are most likely to spot a roe deer grazing in a glade or a buzzard circling as it looks for prey.
How to get there:
Rumster is part of Caithness. Lybster is the nearest town or village.
By road from south follow A99 through Latheron heading towards Wick. Just before Lybster take turning marked Achavanich and follow the road for 5 miles until you reach the Forest Enterprise carpark.
OS Grid Reference: ND 206394
Start your visit from:
Rumster Carpark Other places to go in Caithness