The Path
How to access the route
The Peffery Way is located between Dingwall and Strathpeffer along the old railway line.
Access from Dingwall:
The entrance is located on Mill Street just near the railway crossing. There is NO parking available here but you can park at Pefferside Park in Dingwall or even start at the mouth of the River Peffery from Ferry Road.
Access from Fodderty:
There is parking in the cemetery car park and a link path weaves around the back of the cemetery and joins The Peffery Way about half way along the route.
Access from Strathpeffer:
The old station at Strathpeffer is the other starting point with parking, shops, café and toilets.
Currently the route is not fully complete and there is a gated and fenced grassed area with livestock between Strathpeffer and Fodderty marked as a red dotted line on the map.
Some facts and figures
Interesting numbers:
- Total distance of path – 6,000m
- Total distance completed – 5,400m
- Height difference beginning to end – 30m
- Last time train ran down line – 1946
- Types of users: walkers, runners, cyclists, commuters, dog walkers, mobility scooters
- Number of users last month: 50
Construction of the path
The all-abilities path has been constructed over the old railway track and then runs alongside the existing railway into Dingwall. Where the path has been completed it is suitable for bicycles, prams, wheelchairs, mobility scooters, trishaws, walking or running.
The path passes by fields of sheep, woodlands and arable land, and shows off the contours of Knockfarrel to one side with views of The Heights on the other.
Gallery
Some great photos of the work over the years and the developing of an accessible path. It wouldn't have been possible without the volunteers.
Scottish Access Code
The Peffery Way falls under the Scottish Outdoor Access Code which entitles the public to use the land for various pastimes. There are particular aspects of The Peffery Way that are sensitive due to landowner/livestock grazing issues and we would request that all users take extra care when accessing these areas. It is vital that users walk in a slow and calm manner when passing grazing sheep on or next to the path and that all dogs are kept under control to avoid frightening the livestock.
Please read the guidelines below and familiarise yourself with the current legal rights and responsibilities of users.
The Scottish Outdoor Access Code http://www.outdooraccess-scotland.com/