Wildside Highland Lodges
Whitebridge, Inverness Shire, IV2 6UN
01456486371
Squirrel Trail in Whitebridge
Part 1
Turn left out of Wildside, about 100 yards after the Whitebridge hotel there is a blue post with a squirrel on it in the trees on the left-hand side.
Follow the path look to the left and you will see a waterfall and pool. Continue on to the road and turn left.
About half a mile up the road you will see another blue post turn right.
Follow the road until you get to the second cattle grid turn right through the gate and follow the blue posts through the woods and up the riverside.
You will cross a wooden bridge over to the forestry.
When you reach the forestry, track turn right. This will take you back to the main road.
You can turn right back to Wildside or go straight across the road and continue on the squirrel trail. The trail will take you all the way to the Suidhe and then to Loch Tarff.
The Walk to Foyers Falls
Take the road opposite reception entrance.
Follow the road down to the Farm.
Walk behind the farm sticking to the path, closing the gates behind you.
Follow the track down to a small wooden bridge going across the river.
Follow the track round the left-hand side of the field next to a stone wall.
Cross the river again using the stepping stones.
Follow the track until you reach a field.
Follow the fenced off walk way to the end of the field.
You have reached the woods.
Walk through the woods.
As you reach the end of the woods follow the path keeping the fields to the right.
At the end of the path you will find a bridge.
Cross the bridge passed the houses.
You have reached main road (B852). (Look to your right and you will see Cameron’s Farm shop and cafe where you can enjoy breakfast or lunch and a great cup of coffee.)
Turn Left for the Falls of Foyers.
A few hundred Yards on the right is the Foyers shop and Cafe.
Straight across from the cafe is the entrance to the falls of Foyers.
If you carry on down passed the falls you will see the signs for Morag’s Crafty Bothy.
Where you can dabble in ceramic painting and enjoy a tea or a coffee. Call 07516062440 for more information.
Walk to the Top of Bienn Sgurrach
Starting from reception go back to the entrance on to the main road.
Walk across the foot bridge.
Go through the small gate closing it behind you.
Walk across the grass to the track and turn right.
Follow the track passed all the lodges to the gate.
Go through the gate and close it behind you.
Follow the track until you reach another gate leading to a field.
Remember to close the gate.
Walk diagonally through the field until you see a gate with the same type of track that you have been walking on.
You can take the gate in the very far right-hand corner of the field also they both lead to the same track.
Follow the track to the very end. You will see a deer fence and gate.
Go through the gate.
You can make your way up the hill using the sheep paths.
The further right you go the easier the climb.
Climbing straight up the front is still quite easy but maybe not for small children.
Reception Opening Times
You can always find a member of our staff on the grounds, please feel free to ask a member of staff for any help.
Monday: 9am – 10:00am & 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Tuesday: 9am – 11:00am & 2.00pm – 4.30pm
Wednesday: 9am – 11.00am & 2.00pm – 4.30pm
Thursday: 9am – 11:00am & 2.00pm – 4.30pm
Friday: 9am – 10:00am & 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Saturday: Closed All day
Sunday: Closed all day
In case of EMERGENCY ONLY please contact:
Lisa (Manager) 07960410094 WIFI PASSWORD wildsidenetwork M Signal is better close to reception.
Phone: 01456486373
Email: lisa@wildsidelodges.com
Web: www.wildsidelodges.com
There are hundreds of more walks around Loch Ness.
If you would like more walks or suggestions on places to visit, please ask at reception.
