Forests near Inverness
Forests near Inverness
Six fabulous forests lie waiting for you close to Scotland’s northern capital. Get away from the city and breathe the scent of the pines, listen to birds sing and enjoy open views to the far horizon.
Forests to visit
Craig Phadrig
Walk through history and visit the home of a Pictish king. Imagine what life looked like in this court. You'll also enjoy glimpses of Inverness and the Beauly Firth through the trees.
Culloden Wood
Folklore and history hidden among the trees. Here you'll find poignant reminders of the battle of Culloden and a wishing well from pagan times. Take the longer Culloden Battlefield Trail, which explores the whole battlefield area.
Daviot Wood
This woodland with panoramic views sits just off the A9. Take a relaxing stroll in this forest on the city's edge. The paths here are wide and fairly level, so they’re ideal for family cycling or even cross-country skiing after snow.
Littlemill
A colourful wood where wildlife flourishes. Glaciers from the last ice age carved out the landscape here. The retreating ice left us with esker ridges and kettle hole lochans. Look out for beautiful wildflowers in spring.
Ord Hill
Drink in the view, listen to the birdsong, explore the past. This pretty, mixed forest leads to some of the best views in Inverness. You'll also find an Iron Age hillfort on top of Ord Hill which was once an impressive sight.
Reelig Glen
A rushing burn, and an ancient woodland of tall trees. Explore a spectacular gorge and pay your respects to some of the tallest trees in Britain. Here you'll find Douglas firs towering at over 65 metres in height and Britain’s tallest larch and lime tree.