Contin Forest and View Rock circuit, near Contin

DINGWALL, THE BLACK ISLE AND STRATHCONON


Summary :	Pretty, circular, forest walk through birch, pine and spruce woodland to View Rock.
Terrain :	Waymarked forest footpaths.
Grade :		Distance :	4.5km/2.75 miles
Bog Factor :		Time :	1 - 1.5 hours
Start :	Contin Forest walks car park	Grid ref :	NH454768
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Contin Forest and View Rock circuit, near Contin no. 1

1. Park at the Forestry Commission car park just north of Contin off the A835 (toilets here in summer). From the southeast corner of the picnic area follow the green marked trail going away from the river. The route climbs through birch wood and then crosses straight over a track and continues through pine woodland. The path crosses another track, keep following the green waymarkers.

Contin Forest and View Rock circuit, near Contin no. 2

2. The path soon reaches another track which is sign posted for Garve and Strathpeffer in opposite directions (this track is an excellent cycle route), cross the track and follow the sign for View Rock. Walk through silver birch and then more open woodland before reaching a small wall and wooden seat.

Contin Forest and View Rock circuit, near Contin no. 3

3. Continue on the path until you reach View Rock, an exposed slab with great views over the Ross-shire countryside and Loch Achilty. The view is better if you continue to another rock just beyond the far end. After the view point continue on the green marked trail slightly downhill. Watch for roe deer in the open areas.

4. When you reach a wide track turn left signed for Contin. You can head directly to the car park by following the path marked with the red arrow ahead but it is muddy and steep and used by mountain bikers so you may prefer the easier route on the track. Eventually you will meet the green marked path to the right that you came up earlier in the walk. Turn right and head downhill back to the car park.

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