Skelbo
DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER, HARVESTING OPERATIONS HAVE BEEN DELAYED AND THIS WALK WILL NOW BE CLOSED UNTIL 20 DECEMBER 2008. APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED.
The walk starts past the new pond and picnic area, heading down through mixed woodland of Scots Pine to reach the Skelbo Burn.
The path has been opened up closer to the burn to reveal fine views over the North Sea coast, and in the summer there is a spectacular show of wild flowers close to the burn.
A major feature of the walk is the carved wooden animals designed by local children – see how many you can spot. Other interesting things on the walk are the hydraulic ram, once used to pump water to neighbouring farms, and the remains of a 2000 year old broch beside the path.
How to get there:
Skelbo is part of Sutherland. Dornoch is the nearest town or village.
By road 4 miles north of the Dornoch Bridge on the A9
OS Grid Reference: NH 7801942
Start your visit from:
Skelbo Car Park Other places to go in Sutherland