Fyrish Monument Circular, Evanton
Highlands
The Fyrish Monument on the summit of Cnoc Fyrish (452m) is a replica of the Gate of Negapatam, built in 1782 by General Sir Hector Munro to provide employment for local people at a time of hardship following the Highland Clearances. The monument, a row of arched stone gateways that would not look out of place in Tamil Nadu, sits incongruously and magnificently on the Scottish moorland summit with the Cromarty Firth spread far below. The walk from the forestry car park climbs through plantation woodland before breaking out onto open heather moorland for the final ascent to the summit.
This is an excellent dog friendly walk with high off-lead potential once clear of the plantation woodland on the lower slopes. The open moorland above the tree line is unfenced, virtually free of livestock and gives dogs considerable freedom. The summit itself is wide and grassy around the monument base, making it a pleasant spot for dogs to roam while owners take in the views. The panorama from the top extends over the Cromarty Firth to the Black Isle and Chanonry Point, north to the Easter Ross coast and on very clear days to Caithness and Sutherland. A walk with a genuine historical curiosity at its heart and excellent walking quality to match.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 8.5 km (5.3 miles)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- 3 hr 30 min
- Walk Type
- Peak, Woodland, Moorland, Historic
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- High
- Livestock Risk
- Low
Dog Friendly Stays Nearby
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The Highlander's Rest - Affric Lodge
Sleeps 4 · 3 dogs · Enclosed garden
from £494 / 7 nights
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All dog friendly stays in HighlandsFrequently Asked Questions
Is Fyrish Monument Circular, Evanton dog friendly?
Fyrish Monument Circular is rated 9 out of 10 for dog friendliness, making it one of the better walks in the Highlands for bringing your dog along. The combination of plantation woodland, open heather moorland and a wide, grassy summit around the monument base gives dogs plenty of variety and space to enjoy the outing.
Can dogs be off lead at Fyrish Monument Circular, Evanton?
Off-lead potential is high once you're clear of the plantation woodland on the lower slopes. The open moorland above the tree line is unfenced and largely free of livestock, so dogs can roam freely for much of the walk, including around the grassy area at the summit.
What should I know before visiting Fyrish Monument Circular, Evanton with my dog?
The walk starts from a forestry car park and climbs through plantation woodland before opening out onto heather moorland for the final ascent to the 452m summit. It's worth keeping dogs closer to heel through the lower woodland section, but once you reach the moorland the conditions are well suited to giving them more freedom for the rest of the route.
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