This circuit around Applecross explores the nearby woods, crofts and loch all providing a haven for wildlife. The return path has good views over the sea and this short walk leaves plenty of time to explore the shore and visit the excellent pub.
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1. Start from the Applecross village car park near the shop, where there are toilets and a map of the route. From here walk up to the road, turn left to pass in front of the shop and then turn right up the hill out of Applecross. After a short distance branch off along the clear path to the right and head steeply uphill. Once past the houses the path emerges onto the drive to the farm and the campsite. Before the farm buildings turn right following the sign for the campsite. Go through the gate next to the cattle grid and pass the reception building which also houses a cafe. Follow the track through the first field of the campsite and into the second field.
2. Pass the wigwams on the left and approximately half way across the second field look for a gate into the wood on the left hand side. Go through this gate into Carnoch hazel wood and follow the rough path along the fence up to a track next to some ruined barns. Turn right here to follow the bigger track through a gate between farm land and the woods.
3. The track goes through another gate into the dense fir trees of Torgarve Woods. When the track emerges from the dark of the woods head downhill towards a cottage, Torgarve House. Go through the gate and pass in front of the cottage and continue on the clear path across the croftland towards Loch a Mhuillin. Here in winter you may see whooper swans and otters are occasionally spotted here all year round.
4. The path emerges onto a track just before the loch, turn right here to pass in front of Lochend Cottage and follow the edge of the loch heading back towards the village. At the end of the Loch go through the gate onto the main road at the start of the houses making up Milltown. Take the next left to follow the small loop road through the houses and past the fishing sheds and slipway. When this small detour re-emerges onto the main road look for a sign indicating a footpath up through the woods on the other side of the road. Take this turn up to the right and climb steeply for a short section until the path levels off and heads in the direction of the main village.
5. Climb the stile at the fence and continue along the path which soon reaches the far corner of the campsite to the right of the house. Follow the campsite track half way across the first field and then head towards a gate on the left side. Go through the gate and turn right to follow the path in front of the caravans and then steeply downhill through the woods. This path emerges next to the excellent Applecross Inn, the car park and the start of the walk are just a few steps to the right across the road.
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