Inverness: Lochs, Waterfalls and Rewilding Experience – Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom

EXPERIENCE

Your one-day small group rewilding tour from Inverness departs at 08:00 and follows the beautiful Caledonian Canal to the source at Loch Ness. At 24 miles long and over 700 feet deep, the loch is the largest by volume in the British Isles and is most famous for its sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, affectionately known as “Nessie”. We will stop at the Clansman Harbor and Hotel, where you have the possibility to take a cruise along the loch (optional extra). From the cruise, admire the splendour of Urquhart Castle and its surroundings and search the depths of Loch Ness with onboard sonar equipment. Keep looking for Nessie on deck or from the comfort of the sheltered cabin.

We will then journey on to one of Scotland’s hidden treasures, Plodda Falls. A spectacular waterfall cascading past towering trees. The falls are set within a beautiful, wooded area that is part of a larger rewilding initiative to restore natural habitats and biodiversity in the Highlands. We will spend around 45 mins here for you explore the area and take some brilliant photos.

Continuing along the shore of Loch Ness, passing through the small town of Invermoriston, we head slightly inland to the Dundreggan Estate. Here you will experience rewilding in action. The estate has been rewilding trees since 2008 and is now starting to recover with over 4,000 species of plants and animals. Before we explore the area on an expert-guided walking tour, we will pause for lunch for 30 minutes. You can visit the onsite café where locally sourced ingredients are freshly cooked in the kitchen every day. The cost of the expert guided walk around the estate is included in your tour. It will last approximately 1 hour and highlight the ever-changing wildlife, planting areas, moorland heathers, streams, and surroundings. This walk should be considered strenuous with some steep and rough terrain, for this, we would recommend sensible footwear.

After saying goodbye to Trees for Life and the Dundreggan Estate, we will journey onwards to another spectacular waterfall on the River Foyers. The Falls of Foyers plunges about 62 meters, or 200 feet, down into a gorge, making it one of the most dramatic waterfalls in the area. The path we take to view the falls winds through woodland, which has been a focal point for rewilding efforts. Keep an eye out for the elusive red squirrel.

Our final stop on the return journey to Inverness allows you to enjoy the tranquil beauty of Dores Beach on the northern shores of Loch Ness. Rewilding efforts in the surrounding area are focused on enhancing the natural landscapes by allowing vegetation to regenerate and reducing human impact on the environment. Your tour will conclude around 6 pm, as you arrive safely back in Inverness after enjoying a perfect blend of adventure, education, and natural splendour on this one-day tour of the Highlands.

HIGHLIGHTS

Loch Ness & Boat Cruise
Plodda Falls & Falls of Foyers
Tress for Life Rewilding Centre (extra fee included)
Dores Beach
The Highlands

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