A gentle wander around an area of newly-planted mixed woodland with extensive views across the rolling Caithness farmland.
This pleasant trail loops around the whole forest and is a wonderful introduction to the broad range of trees in Newton Hill Croft. We've planted oak, ash, hazel, hawthorn and Scots pine here, all native species which will do well in the Caithness climate. A short detour from the trail takes you to a dipping platform and the mysterious goings-on of ponds.
1 ¼ miles / 2.1 km
Allow ¾ hour
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