Walk the River Carron (Highland) by Train
The River Carron is a west coast river in Wester Ross that rises in Ledgowan Forest and flows through Loch Scaven to Loch Carron. Attadale, Strathcarron and Achnashellach stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 3 stations within reach of the River Carron (Highland): within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Carron (Highland) runs about 13 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Carron (Highland) train stations
- Strathcarron0.2 mi (about 0.3 mi on foot) · closest
- Achnashellach0.4 mi (about 0.5 mi on foot)
- Attadale1.8 mi (about 2 to 2.5 mi on foot)
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the River Carron (Highland), so these walks head out along the riverside path and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the riverside path allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the riverside path | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attadale | 5.5 mi and back | 15.5 to 16 mi | about 5 to 5.5 hours |
| Strathcarron | 4.9 mi and back | 10.5 mi | about 3.5 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.