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The Blackhouse Maze – Loch na Crann (Lake of the Trees) loop from Highland Museum of Childhood

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The Blackhouse Maze – Loch na Crann (Lake of the Trees) loop from Highland Museum of Childhood

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The Blackhouse Maze – Loch na Crann (Lake of the Trees) loop from Highland Museum of Childhood

02:32

28.7km

540m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 21.0 km for 174 m

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3.98 km

The Blackhouse Maze

Highlight • Natural

worth seeing but I thought the stones would have been bigger.

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Fountain at The Highland Hotel

Highlight • Monument

Raised on the hillside in Strathpeffer, The Highland Hotel stands out, the fountain is beneath, it does make you look at the hotel and the surroundings

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14.3 km

View of the Scottish Highlands

Highlight • Natural

19.5 km

Loch na Crann (Lake of the Trees)

Highlight • Lake

Quiet little Loch with an old boathouse. A nice place to stop and take a moment.

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20.1 km

View of the Mountains from the Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

Great mix of trails to challenge your abilities, and plenty of elevation to work your lungs.

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20.9 km

View of the Firth and Surrounding Hills

Highlight • Forest

Brilliant views towards the Firth and surrounding hills.

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21.4 km

Challenging Uphill Rock Slab Trail

Highlight • Forest

This section is a black route section. rock slab surfaces that are wet and potentially slippy. There aee alsonloads of exposed tree roots above the surface. Be careful

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22.4 km