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Camore


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About Camore

Come and try our Natural Play features. 

Although Camore Wood only lies two miles from Dornoch, it feels like it could be a million miles away. The trees and the plant life give this wood the atmosphere of a native pinewood.

Camore Wood was not always as quiet as it is now - there are the remains of 25 hut circles, many in an excellent state of preservation.

Please visit ‘Timelinks’ in Dornoch for more information on local archaeology and history. A distinctive glacial feature called an esker dominates much of the woodland.

As well as enjoying the tranquillity of this beautiful wood there is a permanent orienteering course – maps and packs are available from the North Highland Forest District Office (01408 634063).

Camore Wood is being managed under a type of forestry called continuous cover, where only small areas of trees are felled at any time - this has benefits for birdlife and helps encourage a greater variety of tree sizes and species.

How to get there:

Camore is part of Sutherland. Dornoch is the nearest town or village.

From Dornoch, go west on the A949. Before leaving the village, turn left at the free church following signs for Cuthill.

About two miles along this road, turn right following Forestry Enterprise signs for Camore.

OS Grid Reference: NH765884
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Start your visit from:

Camore Car Park
Looking up into the canopy of scots pine trees

Facilities:

Parking

Activities:

WalkingOrienteeringOther ActivitiesPicnic

Contact:

Recreation Forester
01408 634063
e-mail: northhighland@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

4 Stars 4 Stars

Enjoyed taking my nieces to see santa in his grotto along with the friendly elves and also the reindeer that were there the next day too...we all had a fab time including snowball fights with the friendly staff..soup,chestnuts and toasting marshmallows were also very welcoming on such a cold day...would highly reccomend and will definately be popping along next yr.

Anonymous, 11/Dec/2011
5 Stars 5 Stars

I'm local, so I've had plenty of opportunities to visit. My brother and I used to come out and play here as kids, and I still visit it for walks. This is a fantastic are with the opportunity to see wildlife including roe deer and red foxes. I definitely recommend it to anyone who can get there. The trail was a source of amusement for my friend and I last year, and allowed us a good opportunity for a photo shoot.

Leigh, 11/Apr/2011
4 Stars 4 Stars

The new play trail is pretty good - worth a visit if you are in the area. A good place to go with kids.

DaddyBadger, 23/Jul/2010

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