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Cassley
Falls, Rosehall
Ordnance Survey Landranger 16 Grid Reference NC 468028
A picturesque series of cascading waterfalls on a famous salmon river.
Particularly worth a visit when the river is in spate following a period
of heavy rainfall. The main Falls are a short walk up the river from
Rosehall, which is only a few miles from Cairncroft. Alternatively,
take the Rosehall Trails green route,
which emerges on the Glencassley road, near the gate leading to the
Falls.
Photo: Cassley Falls
in spate
The
Ferrycroft Countryside Centre, Lairg
Ordnance Survey Landranger 16 Grid Reference NC 579062
Open April to October 0930 - 1730, and Sundays 1000 - 1500. Free. Telephone
01549 402160. Tourist Information Centre (Maps, books, currency exchange,
angling permits). Learn about Sutherland's history, both human and natural.
The Centre is also the starting point for the Ord Archaeological Trail
and the Ferry Wood Forestry Walk, information about which is available
at the Centre.
Shin
Falls
Ordnance Survey Landranger 16 Grid Reference NH 578994
Six miles from Cairncroft. The impressive This site is a top tourist
attraction, a stoppping point on all Coach Tours of the Highlands. Expect
crowds in high season, especially from about 1130. The impressive Falls
are worth a look, and you might see a salmon jumping between June and
September. There is well run Visitor Centre (shop / restaurant), which
offers good food, ice creams and the like, as well as the obligatory
"I've been to the Shin Falls" souvenirs. This is also the
nearest "Internet Cafe". In the woods by the Centre is a children's
assault course, which is muddy after rain, and there is a Crazy Golf
course. An enjoyable Forestry Walk also commences at the Centre.
Photo : Shin
Falls
Croick
Church
Ordnance Survey Landranger 20 Grid Reference NH 456915
Twenty miles from Cairncroft, some ten miles up Strathcarron from Ardgay.
The church building dates back to 1827, and is notable for its emotive
place in Highland history. On 24th May 1845 eighteen families (ninety
people) were evicted from their crofts in Glencalvie (where their families
had lived for generations) by the rich landowners in order to make way
for more profitable sheep. Prior to their departure from the glen, the
families took shelter in the churchyard and their plight is recorded
in messages scratched into the east window of the church. See the church
website for more information.
Corbetts
Pottery, Shinness
A pottery, not far north of Lairg on the
A838. Open March to October, 9am to 8pm. Tel 01549 402223.
Hand thrown and decorated pottery, sheepskins, deerskins, etc
Ardvreck
Castle, Loch Assynt
Ordnance Survey Landranger 15 Grid Reference
NC 240237
The Castle is thought to date to about 1597, and was the stronghold
of the MacLeods of Assynt. Now in a dangerous state - approach with
care.
Inchnadamph
Caves
Ordnance Survey Landranger 15 Grid Reference
NC 276206
Park in the obvious car park by the road, about forty minutes drive
from Cairncroft. The caves aren't much of an attraction themselves (unless
you are a potholer), but the walk up the glen, and the views back to
Loch Assynt and Quinag make the trip well worth while. On the return
it is worth following the River Traligill to a point at 271209, where
it disappears underground (except in spate), always a source of amusement
and interest for children.
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