Beginning at Avoch on the south side of the Black Isle, the route first follows the path of a now removed railway line to Fortrose (two miles). A short walk through the village then takes you to the path along the south shore of Chanonry Ness, to Chanonry Point. You then take the path along the beach on the north shore of Chanonry Ness nearly to Rosemarkie, thence cutting across the peninsula to rejoin the outward route. You can either do the complete walk - Avoch back to Avoch - or go on to Rosemarkie and take a bus back to Avoch, which would cut the walk to five miles. The path from Avoch to Fortrose can be muddy; no special footwear needed. Hope you see the dolphins.

Scotland - Highland - Black Isle

View a road map to the starting point of this walk.