Discover the Natural Beauty of Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Getting There

• Walking

  If you're starting from the Inverness city center, head south on Academy Street towards the River Ness. Cross the river using the bridge at the end of the street. Once across, turn right and follow the riverbank path along the Ness. Continue until you reach the roundabout at the end of the river walk. Take the first exit onto Tomnahurich Street. Follow Tomnahurich Street until you reach the junction with Craigton Avenue. Turn left onto Craigton Avenue, and you will find Merkinch Local Nature Reserve at 40 Craigton Ave, Inverness IV3 8AZ, which is about a 30-minute walk from the city center.

• Bus

  From the Inverness bus station, take bus number 2 or 3 towards Merkinch. Get off at the 'Merkinch' stop on Craigton Avenue. After disembarking, walk a short distance along Craigton Avenue towards number 40, where you will find the entrance to Merkinch Local Nature Reserve. The bus ride takes approximately 10 minutes.

• Bicycle

  For those cycling, start from the city center and head south towards the River Ness. Follow the riverside path until you reach the roundabout at the end of the river walk. Take the first exit onto Tomnahurich Street, then turn left onto Craigton Avenue. The nature reserve is located at 40 Craigton Ave, Inverness IV3 8AZ. The cycle route is about 2 miles and should take around 10-15 minutes.