Local Area
The peaceful village of Cannich in the Scottish Highlands provides perfect access to explore outstanding natural landscapes and historical sites of the region. The location of Cannich provides easy access to diverse activities and attractions for those who enjoy hiking and nature exploration as well as history and peaceful relaxation.
Glen Affric: Scotland’s Most Beautiful Glen
Glen Affric is only a short drive from Cannich and holds the reputation as one of Scotland’s most beautiful glens. The National Nature Reserve features an outstanding combination of Caledonian pine forest from ancient times together with mountains and lochs. The area provides walking trails of differing difficulty levels that range between easy forest walks and challenging hill ascents. The forest habitat provides habitat for Red Deer as well as Golden Eagles and Pine Partens.
Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin and Loch Affric
These two deep lochs provide peaceful locations where visitors can eat picnics and take photos and relax in peace. The waters of Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin attract kayakers and paddleboarders in addition to trout fishers. The trails surrounding this area provide excellent conditions for cyclists and walkers who can enjoy breathtaking views from various lookout points.
Dog Falls and River Walks
The Glen Affric location of Dog Falls attracts visitors because of its impressive waterfall and accessible woodland paths. A circular path starting at the car park takes visitors through forest trails and riverfront paths which provide beautiful natural views with peaceful surroundings. The location provides accessible fun for families who can use stop at various resting areas to take in the beautiful views.
Plodda Falls: A Hidden Gem
Plodda Falls, located five miles from Cannich, is a must-see natural wonder. The waterfall reaches more than 40 metres in height making it one of the tallest waterfalls found in the Highlands. The platform extends above the waterfall to give visitors an exhilarating view. Visitors can also enjoy the enchanting forest atmosphere of Douglas Fir trees while exploring the short circular paths in this magical location.
Affric Kintail Way
The Affric Kintail Way is a fully signposted, superb cross-country route for walkers and mountain bikers stretching almost 44 miles from Drumnadrochit on Loch Ness to Morvich in Kintail by Loch Duich. Given the proximity to the Great Glen Way (Inverness – Fort William) it is quite possible to extend your route to/from Drumnadrochit to Inverness and enjoy a spectacular coast to coast trek.
Wildlife Watching and Photography
The region around Cannich creates an ideal habitat for wildlife observation. Birdwatchers will enjoy spotting Ospreys and Black Grouse and Crested Tits while Red Squirrels and Deer are commonly seen in the forested areas. The wide range of habitats together with the dramatic lighting conditions provide exceptional photo opportunities for wildlife photographers.
Exploring Local History and Heritage
The Highland way of life continues to exist in Cannich and its surrounding villages through their old croft house ruins and Highland Clearances historical accounts. The village centre presents a modest yet welcoming atmosphere where visitors can meet residents who enjoy sharing stories about the local history. At Corrimony Chambered Cairn you can walk amongst a circle of standing stones and discover this ancient passage grave, dating back 4,000 years. It is a ‘Clava type’ cairn in a remarkable state of preservation and demonstrates the skill and planning of its builders.
Drumnadrochit and Loch Ness are accessible day trips from Cannich
A short thirty-minute drive from Cannich leads visitors to the Loch Ness shoreline where they can find Drumnadrochit village. Visitors can see Urquhart Castle standing on the loch’s edge or they can visit the Loch Ness Centre to discover more about the Loch Ness monster legend. Visitors can see more of this iconic loch by booking one of the boat tours which operate on the loch.