Raasay Forest
Highland
Scotland
Inverarish, Brochel, Isle Of Skye, and Sconser are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: NG 556 362
Inverarish forest is a mature, planted conifer forest interspersed with large, specimen trees and areas of rhododendron.
Mammals: Inverarish wood has the biggest area of trees on Raasay. It provides food and shelter for many woodland animals. Red deer shelter here in the winter especially. We have information about Red deer
Birds: The song of woodland birds in the spring and summer in Inverarish wood enhance the many woodland walks. Many of the common birds can be heard and seen like wren, robin, tits and woodpeckers etc. Look up in open areas to glimpse bigger birds of prey. We have information about Golden eagle and White-tailed eagle
Insects and reptiles: We have information about Pearl-bordered fritillary
How to get there:
From the ferry terminal on Raasay, follow the unclassified road north to Inverarish.
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Enter through:
Inverarish Forest Carpark
Facilities:
Activities:
Other places to go in Raasay ForestBrochel Wood
Contact:
Recreation
01463 791575
e-mail: invernessross&skye@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
What's of interest
There are many archaeological sites on Raasay including a Broch, Symbol Stones and an 11th century Chapel.
What else is here
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