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Things to See and Do around Loch Shin Holiday Lodges |
There are many interesting things to see and do throughout the Loch Shin
area. Listed below are a few of the many activities and attractions you
will find close by to Loch Shin Holiday Lodges:
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Landranger Map Number 16, OS grid ref is NC 559 123.
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There are many trails in the region suitable for mountain bikes. Why not
tackle the Shin salmon trail - starting from Bonar Bridge along the Kyle
of Sutherland, past Carbsidale Castle and the Hydro Electric power station,
following Achany Glen to the Falls of Shin and beyond. |
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Loch Shin Holiday Lodges offer unrivalled access to the rare and unique
wildlife of the North Scottish Highlands. From the Loch itself to the
surroundings forest and landscape you can track down water birds and waders,
Geese, Whooper Swans, red deer, wild rabbits and hares, red squirrel and
otters as well as a wide array of fish in the Lochs and rivers nearby. |
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Countryside and Forest Walks and Trails |
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Ferry Wood Forest Walk
The Ferrycroft Visitor Center offers a series of walks for people of
all abilities which lead around Loch Shin and out into the wild moorland.
Beautiful picnic sites are available, and the short walk affords wonderful
views of Lairg and the surrounding countryside. Their longer walk even
takes you past ruins of old scotland, including an ancient burial ground
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The Ord Archaeology Trail
Two interesting walks take you from the Ferrycroft visitor centre and
lead you onto The Ord where you will discover a variety of neolithic
and bronze age remains along a clearly marked trail up to the summit
of the hill and the two huge chambered cairns you'll discover there.
The longer of the two routes back will take you past "The Mystery"
- a low mound thought to be a ceremonial site or the location for a
longhouse.
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Ravens Rock
A 1 hour long walk alongside the deep gorge of the Allt Mor burn, though
woodland comprising of mature conifers, Spruce, Scots Pine and beech
trees. A rambling, old wood filled with fallen timbers, exposed rock
faces and lots to explore. The paths are easy to walk and a partially
suspended trail leads you to magnificent views towards Strathoykel. |
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Shin Falls
During June and September you can watch the wild Atlantic Salmon attempting
to jump the magnificent Shin Falls. To reach them you can follow a series
of beautiful walks follow the west bank of the River Shin, offering
something for everyone - including children and visitors in wheelchairs.
Starting off at the nearby Visitor center and restaurant you can walk
through relatively new plantations of coniferous trees (including Scots
Pine and Norway Spruce) mixed with much older and more wild scenery. |
