Glen Strathfarrar, spacious and majestic, was once Fraser country. Birch and Caledonian pine border the lower reaches of the River Farrar, a name from the Pictish 'var', (to wind), and known to the Romans as 'Varrar'. At Braulen, a sandstone lodge, built in 1840 by the shooting tenant, Lord Derby, stands above wide river flats which abound with red deer. Further west a deep gorge leads to the horseshoe shaped Monar hydro dam. Beyond lies Loch Monar, ringed by Munro peaks and the lonely deer forests of Pait and Strathmore. (To be continued on the next cache page)

Strathfarrar Access Arrangements

General information about vehicular access to Glen Strathfarrar

Walkers wishing to gain access to the hills around Glen Strathfarrar (lots of Munros), Sgurr na Lapaich, An Riabhachan and a clutch of Corbetts can gain vehicular access to the 17-mile private road under arrangements negotiated by the MCofS.

The gate barring access to this private road is open for set periods in the summer season, and operated on a padlock system during the winter months.

Summer and winter vehicle access arrangements have been agreed with the Estates as follows:

Summer access in 2014 is from 29th March to late October, and is controlled by a gate-keeper:

The glen is closed to vehicles all day Tuesday, and closed Wednesday until 1.30pm.

29 March - April: 9am-6pm

May: 9am-7pm

June: 9am-8pm

July: 9am-8pm

August: 9am-8pm

September: 9am-7pm

October: 9am-6pm