We are the Inverness Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Inverness Young Walkers (Sub Group)
The trees in Culloden Wood cover part of the site of the Battle of Culloden (the last battle fought on British soil). Discover the forest's battlefield landmarks and pagan traditions at the infamous Prisoner's Stone and St Mary's Well (a 'clootie well'), which has a Christian name, but it's a reminder of pagan traditions. It's still used as a place to make a wish and leave a scrap of cloth as a healing charm. Dipping a cloot (rag) in the well and tying it to a tree is said to bring good luck. Please choose biodegradable material if you wish to add your cloot.
Kit List:
Booking is essential for all IYW walks. To book, please contact walk leader, Claire Furey, via text on 07858041867.
Terrain - Mostly wide, uneven gravel and earth surface. Some steep slopes.
Public Transport - accessible by public transport. Details within the 'location' section.
Meeting point is at Culloden Woods Car Park. This is located off Tower Road - the entrance is on the opposite side of Tower Road from Smithton Church. Public transport - catch the no. 1 bus for Balloch from outside Marks and Spencer's at 5:31pm. Ride 17 stops to the Free Church stop. Get off there and walk to the junction at the end of the road. Cross Tower Road and take the road straight ahead into the Culloden Wood Car Park (a 3 minute walk). A return bus (no. 3 for Leachkin) leaves Tower Road near the car park at 8pm and gets to Marks and Spencer's at 8:22pm.
