Strathpeffer - Rescheduled New Year Walk
Sun 8th Feb 2026
Walk Details:
A figure of eight walk will take us past Loch Kinellan to the west of Strathpeffer to Contin, then to the east of Strathpeffer climbing to Knockfarrel hill fort & along the 'cat's back' ridge with an optional climb to the trig point on Cnoc Mor (269m).
The walk is mainly on good tracks and paths. However, those going to the Cnoc Mor summit should be aware that the descent is steep and slippery.
Anybody wishing a shorter walk can join us at Blackmuir Wood car park at approximately 12:00 for the 4.25 mile walk up Knockfarrel
Entry Details:
Walk Report
Eight members and three guests enjoyed a 11.5 mile figure of eight around the Victorian spa town of Strathpeffer. Our route took us west to Contin then back to Strathpeffer via a fairy village! We then climbed to the hill fort at Knockfarrel before finishing with a traverse of the ‘cat’s back’ ridge. It was overcast, but we avoided the rain which had been forecast.Other Files
GPX
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You can use the interactive controls to zoom in and out and to move around the map, or click on a marker for more info. (interactive map help)
© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence.
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
