Walks

John O’Groats Trail

The John O'Groats Trail runs from Inverness to John O'Groats in 14 stages. The Square in Dornoch is at the junction of Stages 4 & 5. Stage 4 is Tain to Dornoch…

Dornoch Links & Embo

Distance: 5.25 miles, Time:  2.5 - 3.5 hours, Grade: Flat, easy walking on roads and pathways

Suitable for: Children and dogs Starting point: Cathedral Green Description: This lovely circular walk from Dornoch to Embo and back takes in many different landscapes. During this walk you will…

Skelbo Woods

Distance: 1.5 miles, Time: 1 hour, Grade: Some steep gradients on waymarked forest paths.

Suitable for: Children and dogs Starting point: Skelbo Forestry Commission car park, Skelbo Street Features: Children's Scultpure Trail By car from the town centre, go west along Caste Street, turn right…

Camore Woods

Distance: 1 mile, Time:  0.5  hour, Grade: Flat, easy walking on roads and pathways

Suitable for: Children and dogs Starting point: Camore Wood Car Park Description: (By car from town centre head out towards the War Memorial and turn left at the Church Hall (signposted…

Tain Hill

Distance: 1 mile, Time: 3/4 hour, Grade: Some steep gradients on waymarked forest paths

Suitable for: Children and dogs Picnic tables: Yes Starting point: Tain Hill Forest Car Park, Quarry Road Description: Head to Tain on A9 and follow the bypass until you see…

Bonar Bridge Area Walks

Balblair Forest, just west of Bonar Bridge, is an easy forestry walk taking an hour to an hour and a quarter. The car park is well signposted and is adjacent…

Embo via the old Railway line

Distance: 5.25 miles, Time: 2.5-3.5 hours, Grade: Flat, easy walking on roads, beach and pathways

Suitable for: Older children and dogs Starting point: Cathedral Green Description: This lovely circular walk from Dornoch to Embo and back takes in many different landscapes. During this walk you…

Dornoch Town Centre to Beach

Distance: 1.25 miles, Time: 30 minutes, Grade: Flat, easy walking on pavements and quiet roads

Suitable for: Children, dogs and wheelchairs Picnic tables: At beach car park Starting point: Cathedral Green A leisurely stroll which takes you out of the town centre and past the…

Spinningdale

Loch Migdale has an easy walk from the north end, there and back taking around 2 hours. The mixed woodland and the loch make this a lovely walk. Spinningdale Burn…

Cuthill Links

Distance: 2 miles, Time: 1 hour, Grade: Flat easy walking, stones underfoot once on the beach

Suitable for: Children and dogs Starting point: Cuthill (Limited car parking) Description: This walk starts from Cuthill, about 3 miles outside Dornoch. The path leads from the road, past fields…