Woodland of the Black Isle

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Cromarty

 Cromarty area map

Colony SCI - Grade 1
NH7262 : Colony Wood - A wood of significant conservation interest by Julian Paren
The section of wood said to be of Significant Conservation Interest is off-limits by high deer fences and padlocked gates accompanied by a notice to "lock the gate behind you". On this occasion all attempts to enter the area to examine its ecology failed. This was one view through the deer fence. Colony wood is one area on the backbone of the Black Isle not managed by Forestry and Land Scotland.
by Julian Paren


Cromarty House Woodlands
NH7967 : Beech trees in the grounds of Cromarty House by Julian Paren
A footpath passes through this part of the wood which is above a steep valley.
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Eathie Hill
NH7662 : Path at the edge of the Eathie Hill plantation by Julian Paren
A fine path that runs for only a short distance along the edge of the wood before turning abruptly towards the road.
by Julian Paren


Grey Cairn Wood
NH7262 : Forestry track access to Grey Cairn (Glenurquhart) by Julian Paren
A well maintained track until it enters the woodland ahead when it becomes decidedly wet.
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Kenny's Plantation
NH7664 : The north-eastern corner of Kenny's Plantation by Julian Paren
A number of the trees are damaged by wind or disease. The floor of the wood is grass covered. Kenny's Plantation is very open and a shelter belt at the same time.
by Julian Paren


Learnie Hill
NH7561 : Path on Learnie Hill by Julian Paren
A hazard-free section of path for walkers and cyclists to enjoy. The Woodland Trust website says: Home of Red Rock trails - 16km of mountain bike trails for all skill levels, plus a bike park & dirt jump area. Plenty of tracks for walking & horse-riding too, with some spectacular sea-views. A great day out in the Black Isle.


Muirhead Wood - CI Grade 2
NH7361 : Cleared area in Muirhead Wood by Julian Paren
The Learnie Red Rocks car park lies beside this cleared area.
by Julian Paren


Navity Wood
NH7965 : Lochan in Navity Wood by Julian Paren
The middle of Navity Wood is open heather moorland with some venerable Scots Pine. There is also a pond which is at its centre, which has escaped published OS mapping so far. According to a local resident, the area attracts damselflies and bats, and on a warm January day when I visited there were some clouds of insects. This is remarkable woodland area.
by Julian Paren


South Sutor - CI Grade 2
NH8067 : Venerable Scots Pine on the South Sutor by Julian Paren
A good path passes the trees on the route to the viewpoint on South Sutor.
by Julian Paren


Udale Burn - CI Grade 2
NH7265 : The Udale Burn meandering through woodland by Julian Paren
A view over the fence that runs alongside the track through Udale Wood.
by Julian Paren


Whitebog Wood
NH7361 : Access to Whitebog Wood from the A832 by Julian Paren
In addition to the role of the track to support forestry operations, it is also an off-road stretch of track for cyclists wanting a more exciting route between Cromarty and Culbokie - a 1.5 to 2 hour journey of 29 km. The route is shown on the Black Isle Active Travel Map.
by Julian Paren


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