Outdoor Pursuits
![]() The Glen Orrin Trout Farm and Fishery, across the road from Druimorrin, has the man made Loch Kelpie for stocked loch fishing and the Tarvie fishery, further up the road towards the west has fly fishing from bank or boat in a stocked natural loch. Salmon fishing in the area is by permit only and rivers close by are the Conon and the Blackwater. Fishing in the River Orrin is allowed by arrangement with Mrs Bartlett across the road here, but it is only a little river, with brown trout to match; just fishing for fun, really. Druimorrin makes a good stopping off point on the way to the hills and mountains of the Northern and Western Highlands. To take a virtual look at a variety of suggestions for walks, have a look at http://walking.visitscotland.com/walks/northhighlands/. There are also several pony trekking facilities within half an hour or less drive from here, including the Drumglass Riding Centre at Maryburgh. Tomich, by the village of Cannich, has treks and hacks through some wonderfully peaceful countryside and woodland. For lessons closer to Druimorrin, the Chapelton Farm Equestrian Centre in Muir of Ord has an indoor school and is registered with Riding for the Disabled. There is quad biking available on the Black Isle and near Drumnadrochit. Mountain biking is increasing in popularity throughout the Highlands and there are a number of good tracks either specifically for mountain bikers or shared with walkers. The monster 24-hour mountain bike race takes place annually just along the road from here at the Achilty Woods. http://www.mbhi.co.uk/ offer guided rides for groups with transport, bikes and all the equipment you might need and are experienced at working with holiday makers of all abilities. Golfers are unlikely to be bored staying here, with the nearest course at Muir of Ord. Even if you’ve never tried before, there are golf lessons on offer. There are plenty of other courses in the area, including two at Inverness and one at Fortrose further on the Black Isle. Experienced golfers might want to treat themselves to a trip up to the Royal Dornoch Course. |
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