Knockfarrel Vitrified Hillfort – View of Knockfarrel loop from Dingwall

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Knockfarrel Vitrified Hillfort – View of Knockfarrel loop from Dingwall

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Knockfarrel Vitrified Hillfort – View of Knockfarrel loop from Dingwall

01:40

13.4km

250m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.41 km

Dingwall to Strathpeffer Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

the old railway went under the bridge which is now a nice cycle/walk track. few hundred meters along track is remains of old station.

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6.72 km

Knock Farril Vitrified Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

old fort, can't see much of it left but good to read about it.

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6.77 km

Knockfarrel Vitrified Hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Vitrified hillforts exist where the stone wall enclosures have been partly transformed into glass by heat (vitrification). Antiquarians disagree on the reason for vitrification, with some suggesting it may have …

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7.13 km

View of Ben Wyvis

Highlight • Summit

Great views over to Ben Wyvis on a good day

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7.14 km

Knock Farrell Viewpoint

Highlight • Other

7.17 km

Knockfarrel Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

The views from Knockfarrel are good all around as it is an elevated point. Cars can park here and room for maybe half a dozen

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7.78 km

Viewpoint

10.1 km

View of Knockfarrel

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.0 km

Bealachnagore Nature Trail

Highlight • Natural

Reaching this point you are climbing quickly, about 450ft in 1.5miles from the start point. This track is more level and easier to ride through. There are bushes that can …

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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