Walks in and Around Blackmuir Wood
The Forestry Commission land of Blackmuir Wood that surrounds the holiday lodges, has plenty of interesting places to walk.
Knockfarrel
Knockfarrel (the hill straight on up through Blackmuir Wood and then a right and a left at the far end of the wood), at the top of Knockfarrel lies the remains of a vitrified Iron Age hill fort, this is one that has been burnt to the ground by intense heat - usually by an enemy rather than any accidental fire. From Knockfarrel you can look down to Loch Ussie (Ussaidh - the traditional Gaelic spelling) to the south, Strathpeffer to the west and Ben Wyvis to the north; and perhaps up to kestrels circling above you and hunting in the fields.
Rogie Falls
To get to Rogie Falls Drive through Conin, the car park is on the right hand side. Alternatively, walk its not far. The water falls are beautiful in their own right but there is also a salmon ladder where you can see the salmon coming up the river to spawn at certain times of the year.
Others
Local Lochs
Loch Kannellen and Loch Ussie can be viewed from Strathpeffer and make beautiful local walks.
Ben Wyvis
Ben Wyvis (the mountain that the lodges take there name from) is a stiff day’s walking for the experienced hill walker but not unattainable. Seek advice and a route plan from Square Wheels in Strathpeffer.
Touchstone Maze
The Touchstone Maze and forest walks are signposted from the forest gate just outside the car park at Ben Wyvis Lodges. The maze is made from standing stones representing almost every geological rock found in Scotland and it is said that you can tell the time of year from the shadows of the moon and the sun cast by the marker stone! All is explained by an information board at the site.