Strome Ferry – Walking Trails, Loch Carron and Historic Traces

Strome Ferry combines impressive landscapes with clearly visible traces of the past. Loch Carron, the paths through Strome Wood and the ruins of former settlements give the place a distinctive character. Anyone planning a trip with nature experiences, history and a range of day-trip destinations will find several useful points of reference here when choosing a suitable holiday apartment.

Landscape and paths around Strome Ferry

The Strome Woodland Trail is 1.2 km long. The path runs over rough, narrow grass and earth tracks and includes some rocky and muddy sections. Take this terrain into account when planning your day, especially if you are travelling with children or want to combine different interests within your group. Above Stromeferry, Strome Wood also has a network of short woodland walking trails in steep terrain.

Another path leads through Strome Wood and open grazing land to the ruins of the settlement of Stromemeanach. There, well-preserved walls of Black Houses and a circular kiln beside the stream can be seen. The settlement was abandoned in the late 19th century. This excursion therefore combines exercise with a tangible insight into the area's former settlement.

Loch Carron and views

Loch Carron is a fjord formed by the glaciers of the Ice Ages, with a narrow entrance at Strome. Nearby, the Loch Carron viewpoint offers panoramas of a sea loch framed by gentle hills. Stromeferry and the nearby village of Achmore offer walking opportunities with views across the lower Loch Carron towards Plockton, Skye and Applecross.

Anyone planning a longer walk can consider the ascent from Stromemeanach to Bad a’Chreamha. The climb takes 30 minutes to reach the ridge. From Bad a’Chreamha, the view extends across Applecross, Glen Carron, Plockton and the hills of Skye. This makes it possible to weigh up shorter woodland paths against a climb with far-reaching views according to personal preferences.

Castles, churches and transport history

Nearby, Strome Castle survives as the remains of a late-medieval castle of national importance. Today, the site consists mainly of the remains of a tower and a large hall. Transport history also shapes the area: the Dingwall and Skye Line of the Highland Railway was built in 1870 and had its terminus at Stromeferry. Regular steamship services to Skye, Lewis and villages on the mainland met the trains there. The ferry through the narrows at Stromeferry operated until 1970.

The former Free Church Mission Hall and the former Church of Scotland in Stromeferry also form part of the area's historical context. The Free Church Mission Hall was built in 1891 by Ross & Macbeth and is a listed Category C building. The former Church of Scotland was built in 1889 by D Mackintosh and is likewise listed as a Category C building. If you are interested in architectural history and local development, these buildings complement the older castle ruins and settlement traces.

Which accommodation suits your trip planning?

When looking for a holiday apartment in Strome Ferry, you can first decide on the main focus of your trip. For walking and landscape experiences, the paths through Strome Wood, Stromemeanach and to the ridge of Bad a’Chreamha are important points of reference. Anyone primarily seeking historical impressions can focus on Strome Castle, the abandoned settlement and the former church and railway connections. When choosing your accommodation, consider which of these experiences should define your trip and how you would like to organise your excursions in terms of time.

Discover more destinations

For further trip planning, you can also visit the pages on Munlochy, Kyleakin, Oban, Fortrose, Latheron, Fearn, Kentallen and Durness.

For the higher-level travel overview: Highland.