A short walk through attractive natural woodland and plantation, with some limited views over Loch Shin. Can easily be accessed from the centre of Lairg.
Clear forestry paths.
Bus and train service to Lairg.
Gunns Wood car park, Lairg.
The walk starts at the track entrance to Gunns Wood off the A839, Rogart road out of Lairg, just to the east of the town. Theere is a small parking area on the right hand side as you head up the track. From here go through the gate and up the track. Soon the track curves left; after this, look out for a clear path heading off to the right.
Soon there is a good view of Loch Shin over the houses to the right, as the path emerges on a track. Turn left along the grassy track. After around 450m take the path that turns off left, ignoring the track that continues ahead. When the path emerges onto a track turn left.
At the next junction turn right onto a path once more. The route crosses an open area with pylons and a seat before re-entering the pines. The path meanders through the forest and then heads downhill in the open break with countryside views ahead and another seat. The path then heads left back into the forest. Turn right at the junction to rejoin the outward track. Follow this downhill, past the gate to the parking area.
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