Woodland of the Black Isle
Contents
- Introduction to the Black Isle
- Background to the woodland of the Black Isle
- How to get the best out of this article
- Black Isle Woods promoted by the Woodland Trust
- Exceptional Woods - Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
- Special Woods - Woodlands of Significant Conservation Interest
- One hundred Black Isle Woods waiting to be explored
- Lifetime and age of woods
- The best of Black Isle woodland
- Regional focus
- Avoch and Killen
- Conon Bridge
- Cromarty
- Ferintosh
- Fortrose and Rosemarkie
- Killearnan
- Knockbain
- Muir of Ord
- Resolis
- Acknowledgements
Cromarty
Colony SCI - Grade 1
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
Eathie Hill
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
A well maintained track until it enters the woodland ahead when it becomes decidedly wet.
by Julian Paren
Kenny's Plantation
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
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
Navity Wood
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
Udale Burn - CI Grade 2
Whitebog Wood
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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