Attadale Forest

Downs, Moorland in Ross-shire

Scotland

Attadale Forest

Down the slopes, along the River Ling valley
Down the slopes, along the River Ling valley Credit: Ibn Musa

Attadale Forest is a picturesque woodland located in Ross-shire, Scotland. This enchanting forest covers an area of approximately 10,000 acres and is nestled amidst the stunning landscape of the Scottish Highlands. The forest is famous for its diverse flora and fauna, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the rich natural heritage of the region.

The terrain of Attadale Forest is a combination of downs and moorland. The downs are characterized by gently rolling hills covered in lush green grass, while the moorland consists of vast expanses of heather-covered hillsides. This varied landscape provides a perfect habitat for a wide range of plant and animal species.

Visitors to Attadale Forest can enjoy a plethora of outdoor activities. The forest boasts a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These trails wind through the dense woodland, offering glimpses of beautiful waterfalls, sparkling lochs, and ancient ruins along the way.

Wildlife enthusiasts will be delighted by the abundance of animal species that call Attadale Forest home. Red deer, roe deer, and various bird species, including golden eagles and ospreys, can often be spotted throughout the forest. The forest is also home to a variety of rare and endangered plant species, making it a haven for botany enthusiasts.

In addition to its natural beauty, Attadale Forest is also home to the stunning Attadale Gardens, which are renowned for their collection of exotic plants and magnificent sculptures. These gardens provide a tranquil setting for visitors to relax and soak in the enchanting atmosphere of the forest.

Overall, Attadale Forest is a captivating destination that offers visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Whether you are a nature lover, a hiker, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, Attadale Forest is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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Attadale Forest Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.380381/-5.3556847 or Grid Reference NG9837. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Down the slopes, along the River Ling valley
Down the slopes, along the River Ling valley
Lochan Fuara The Achintee to Bendronaig track just visible on the left.
Lochan Fuara
The Achintee to Bendronaig track just visible on the left.
The path from Achintee to Bendronaig Lodge Bendronaig Lodge itself can just be seen in the distance, left of centre.
The path from Achintee to Bendronaig Lodge
Bendronaig Lodge itself can just be seen in the distance, left of centre.
Southern end of Loch na Caillich One of a number of small lochs on the heather moorland between Attadale and Glen Ling.
Southern end of Loch na Caillich
One of a number of small lochs on the heather moorland between Attadale and Glen Ling.
Road roller in the hills, Attadale The slightly incongruous sight of a contractors road roller working on the hydro access road with Loch Carron beyond. The hydro scheme is outlined at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/news/newswork-underway-on-three-new-hydro-schemes-scotland-4936583" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/news/newswork-underway-on-three-new-hydro-schemes-scotland-4936583">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Road roller in the hills, Attadale
The slightly incongruous sight of a contractors road roller working on the hydro access road with Loch Carron beyond. The hydro scheme is outlined at LinkExternal link.
Heather moorland, Attadale Estate Lumpy heather moorland with no paths and boggy bits, unsurprisingly a good place to get away from the crowds. The hills on the south side of Glen Ling are in the background.
Heather moorland, Attadale Estate
Lumpy heather moorland with no paths and boggy bits, unsurprisingly a good place to get away from the crowds. The hills on the south side of Glen Ling are in the background.
Cairn, Meall Ruadh A cairn at about 450m overlooking Attadale and Loch Carron, though the highest point of the hill (456m) is about 500m to the east.
Cairn, Meall Ruadh
A cairn at about 450m overlooking Attadale and Loch Carron, though the highest point of the hill (456m) is about 500m to the east.
Beinn Dronaig from Meall Ruadh The white scar above Loch Feith a' Mhadaidh is the access road for constructing an intake and laying pipes for the Uisge Dubh hydroelectric scheme, a run-of-the-river installation with 2 MW capacity - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/news/newswork-underway-on-three-new-hydro-schemes-scotland-4936583" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/news/newswork-underway-on-three-new-hydro-schemes-scotland-4936583">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for further information.
Beinn Dronaig from Meall Ruadh
The white scar above Loch Feith a' Mhadaidh is the access road for constructing an intake and laying pipes for the Uisge Dubh hydroelectric scheme, a run-of-the-river installation with 2 MW capacity - see LinkExternal link for further information.
Upper Glen Ling Looking from the east side of Meall Ruadh into Glen Ling with the pointed summit of Carn na Sean-luibe (582m) ahead.
Upper Glen Ling
Looking from the east side of Meall Ruadh into Glen Ling with the pointed summit of Carn na Sean-luibe (582m) ahead.
Loch Feith a' Mhadaidh The 'loch of the fox's bog' looks a little more weed-grown than on my previous visit 5 years ago, shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2948601">NG9937 : Loch Feith a' Mhadaidh</a>. Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich is left of centre with the nearer slopes of Beinn Dronaig to the right.
Loch Feith a' Mhadaidh
The 'loch of the fox's bog' looks a little more weed-grown than on my previous visit 5 years ago, shown in NG9937 : Loch Feith a' Mhadaidh. Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich is left of centre with the nearer slopes of Beinn Dronaig to the right.
Northwards from Loch Feith a' Mhadaidh A pathless area of peaty moorland with glacial hummocks lies between here and the track to Bendronaig Lodge.
Northwards from Loch Feith a' Mhadaidh
A pathless area of peaty moorland with glacial hummocks lies between here and the track to Bendronaig Lodge.
Outflow from Loch Feith a' Mhadaidh There appears to be the remains of a concrete weir and bridge at the outflow. Close by, a new intake is under construction for the Uisge Dubh section of the Attadale hydroelectric scheme - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/news/newswork-underway-on-three-new-hydro-schemes-scotland-4936583" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/news/newswork-underway-on-three-new-hydro-schemes-scotland-4936583">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Outflow from Loch Feith a' Mhadaidh
There appears to be the remains of a concrete weir and bridge at the outflow. Close by, a new intake is under construction for the Uisge Dubh section of the Attadale hydroelectric scheme - see LinkExternal link.
Hydro construction site above Glen Ling The construction site for an intake at the outflow of Loch Feith a' Mhadaidh to take water via twin pipes to a power house by the Uisge Dubh in upper Glen Ling. Some background for the Attadale project is given at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/news/newswork-underway-on-three-new-hydro-schemes-scotland-4936583" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/news/newswork-underway-on-three-new-hydro-schemes-scotland-4936583">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Hydro construction site above Glen Ling
The construction site for an intake at the outflow of Loch Feith a' Mhadaidh to take water via twin pipes to a power house by the Uisge Dubh in upper Glen Ling. Some background for the Attadale project is given at LinkExternal link.
Cable drums and Munros Drums of 33kV power cable for the Attadale hydro scheme, to be buried to bring power out from turbines near Bendronaig Lodge and in Upper Glen Ling. Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich and Lurg Mhor form the skyline.
Cable drums and Munros
Drums of 33kV power cable for the Attadale hydro scheme, to be buried to bring power out from turbines near Bendronaig Lodge and in Upper Glen Ling. Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich and Lurg Mhor form the skyline.
Access road for hydro construction, Attadale The track to Bendronaig Lodge has been widened to give access for construction of pipelines and power houses for the Uisge Dubh and Loch an Laoigh hydroelectric schemes, outlined in <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/news/newswork-underway-on-three-new-hydro-schemes-scotland-4936583" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/news/newswork-underway-on-three-new-hydro-schemes-scotland-4936583">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>. 

Straight ahead are Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich and Lurgh Mhor.
Access road for hydro construction, Attadale
The track to Bendronaig Lodge has been widened to give access for construction of pipelines and power houses for the Uisge Dubh and Loch an Laoigh hydroelectric schemes, outlined in LinkExternal link. Straight ahead are Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich and Lurgh Mhor.
Heading down from Bealach Alltan Ruairidh
Heading down from Bealach Alltan Ruairidh
Zigzag track to Attadale Forest The track was upgraded for construction of the Attadale hydroelectric scheme about four years ago. Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich (945m) is in view through the pass.
Zigzag track to Attadale Forest
The track was upgraded for construction of the Attadale hydroelectric scheme about four years ago. Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich (945m) is in view through the pass.
Loop of mountain road near to Loch na Caillich The road is seen descending towards Attadale which it connects with the remote Bendronaig Lodge.
Loch na Caillich is near to the centre of the image. The snowed mountain in the distance is assumed to be Ben Killilan.
Loop of mountain road near to Loch na Caillich
The road is seen descending towards Attadale which it connects with the remote Bendronaig Lodge. Loch na Caillich is near to the centre of the image. The snowed mountain in the distance is assumed to be Ben Killilan.
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Attadale Forest is located at Grid Ref: NG9837 (Lat: 57.380381, Lng: -5.3556847)

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