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Camore
 

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 available from the Dornoch forest office. The Fitness Trail lies right next to the car park – there are a series of stations where you can keep yourself fit and try out the various suggested exercises. Children especially enjoy these activities.

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 2 miles along this road turn right following FE signs for Camore.

OS Grid Reference: NH 765884

Start your visit from:

Camore Car Park

Other places to go in Sutherland

SCOTS PINE CROWNS

Facilities:

Parking

Activities:

WalkingOrienteeringOther ActivitiesPicnic

Contact:

Recreation Forester
01862 810359
e-mail: dornoch.fd@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


active woods
What's of interest
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.

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