Highland Council Countryside Rangers - Events & Activities

Ranger-led Guided Walks
The Rangers in the North Highlands run a programme of over 250 guided walks and events throughout the year. Many of them explore the rich and varied woodland habitats in our area. There are a variety of walks designed to cater for all abilities, from short walks to a full day on the hills. And they are free, but donations are welcome.

On the guided walks you will learn about the wildflowers, birds and animals of the area and maybe some of the local geology, archaeology and history.

The full programme “What’s On in Caithness and Sutherland 2008” is available at most Tourist information Centres, Libraries and community venues - some woodland walks for 2008 are detailed below. For full details of all guided walks download a copy of What's On in Caithness and Sutherland 2009.

Contacts
There are four full time Rangers in Sutherland and two in Caithness:

Assynt - Andy Summers (Sutherland Senior Ranger)
Assynt Visitor Centre, Lochinver IV27 4LX Tel:01571 844654
andy.summers@highland.gov.uk

Northwest Sutherland - Donald Mitchell
Tourist Information Centre, Sangomore, Durness IV27 4PN Tel: 01971 511756
donald.mitchell@highland.gov.uk

Mid & East Sutherland - Ian Paterson
Ferrycroft Visitor Centre, Lairg IV27 4EF Tel: 01549 402638
ian.paterson@highland.gov.uk

North Sutherland - Paul Castle
Bettyhill Service Centre, Bettyhill KW14 7SS Tel: 01641 521884
paul.castle@highland.gov.uk

Caithness - Mary Legg (Caithness Senior Ranger)
Dunnet Pavilion, Dunnet Tel: 01847 821531
mary.legg@highland.gov.uk

Caithness East - Marina Swanson
Bruce Buildings, Sinclair Terrace, Wick KW1 5AB Tel: 01955607758
marina.swanson@highland.gov.uk

For full information on the Highland Council Ranger Service, go to: www.highland.gov.uk

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