Highland
Scotland
North Kessock is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NH 654 482
Ord Hill is an attractive wooded hillside lying just north of Inverness across the Kessock Bridge. The main feature of the hill is a vitrified Iron Age Fort, particularly interesting because of its extent and because of the views it commands across the Moray Firth to Inverness and the Grampian Hills beyond.
Mammals: In these pinewoods you may have the opportunity to spot the Pine Marten. Ordhill is one of the few woods in Britain where you may spot a Bottlenose Dolphin in the Moray Firth. We have information about Red squirrel and Roe deer
Birds: The Black Isle gives the observer a great opportunity to watch the Red Kite. This area is also very good for the Common Buzzard. Within the forest look out for Crested Tits and Crossbills. We have information about Red kite and Osprey
Habitats: A rich coniferous Habitat consisting of Cowberry, Blaeberry, Heather,Juniper and creeping Ladies Tresses.
How to get there:
Take the unclassified minor road off the southbound carriageway of the A9 (NH645487), opposite the road into North Kessock, signposted to Drumsmittal.
If you wish to access this wood by public transport, there is a bus service from Inverness which will stop near the North Kessock Tourist Information Centre.
Ord Hill can also be accessed from the car park beside the southbound A9 opposite the North Kessock Tourist Information Centre.
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Contact:
Recreation
01463 791575
e-mail: invernessross&skye@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
What's of interest
Ordhill gives a great viewpoint from were the views of the Moray and Cromarty Firths are outstanding. Not to mention a bird's eye view of the City of Inverness.
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