Fairy Glen, Rosemarkie
A wooded glen with two waterfalls on the Black Isle, close to the dolphins of Chanonry Point.
- Distance
- 3.5 km
- Ascent
- 120 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 137 m
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About this walk
Fairy Glen, Rosemarkie is an easy 3.5 km out-and-back walk with 120 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Rosemarkie (grid reference NH 737 575).
The Fairy Glen is a steep, wooded gorge behind Rosemarkie, an RSPB reserve where a path follows the burn up past pools to two waterfalls. Dippers and grey wagtails work the water.
Return the same way. Chanonry Point, a short drive or walk away, is one of the best places in Britain to see bottlenose dolphins from the shore.
Route
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The glen
Follow the burn up the glen to the two waterfalls, and return.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Fairy Glen, Rosemarkie take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 3.5 km route, which has 120 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Rosemarkie (grid reference NH 737 575). Car park at the Fairy Glen on the A832, or in the village.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Inverness to Rosemarkie. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Woodland paths with steps and footbridges; muddy after rain.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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