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Inverness Young Walkers Group

We are the Inverness Young Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Join us on a circular walk from Dingwall that leads us along the Peffery Way, up and over the Cat's Back to Knockfarrel for some wonderful views.

The walk will be on a mixture of gravel path, country lanes and a steep hillside path which may be muddy. 

 

Saturday, 7 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
235m / 771ft
Type:
circular

Bring snacks/lunch and drinks.

Please wear footwear with good grip as the walk up to the Cat's Back is steep and may be muddy.

Check the weather forecast on the day and dress accordingly. 

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
NH 54841 58654
Nearest postcode:
IV15 9SU
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet in the car park outside Strathpeffer Medical Practice- Dingwall. Plenty of free parking! Toilets also available at walk start. Public transport - catch the 08:55 train from Inverness to Dingwall. It's a short walk from the station to walk start point. Return train is at 14:10 or 15:52.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking