Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Parking

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2.61 km

Knockfarrel Vitrified Hillfort

Vitrified hillforts exist where the stone wall enclosures have been partly transformed into glass by heat (vitrification). Antiquarians disagree on the reason for vitrification, with some suggesting it may have …

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4.35 km

View of Knockfarrel

12.4 km

Cnoc Mor Trig Point

The trees have overtaken the views, but it is a very tranquil trig point to find in the woods.

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13.3 km

Touchstone Maze

A labyrinth of stones. Park car in Strathpeffer and walk up the hill.

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14.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.70 km

4.78 km

1.65 km

1.61 km

616 m

118 m

Surfaces

6.89 km

3.03 km

2.22 km

1.69 km

273 m

240 m

118 m

Elevation

Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 20 October

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Loch Ussie & Cnoc Mor loop from Strathpeffer

Knockfarrel Vitrified Hillfort

View of Knockfarrel

Cnoc Mor Trig Point

Touchstone Maze

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