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Badenoch & Strathspey Group

We are the Badenoch & Strathspey Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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 quarterly 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

Overview

Condense cars and drive to Blackmuir Wood Forestry Car Park, Strathpeffer (50 miles/1 ¼ hours travel (OS 26 NH 479574) ).  Walk on a forestry path to the Touchstone Maze (81 stones arranged on the design of a prehistoric labyrinth).  Continue on a track gently uphill to gain a saddle, then ascend to the top of Knockfarrel where there are remains of a vitrified iron age fortress.  Return to the saddle, then continue along the ridge before descending to a lower path which will lead us back to the car park.

Option of refreshments in Strathpeffer and a short walk to view Pictish stones.

Saturday, 25 May 2024
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
255m / 837ft
Type:
circular

Please notify the walk leader if you want to join this walk.  A donation of £5 to the car driver is suggested.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NH 90778 22750
Nearest postcode:
PH23 3BB
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Start time:
9:00 am

Carrbridge carpark

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 quarterly 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