Ord Hill – Lairg Dam loop from River Shin

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Ord Hill – Lairg Dam loop from River Shin

Easy

4.8

(10)

hikers

Ord Hill – Lairg Dam loop from River Shin

01:47

6.61km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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167 m

The Little Hoose

Highlight • Structure

The information board sometimes blows over during the winter, interesting back story ... but is it true or not ?

Tip by

2.27 km

Ord Hill

Highlight • Summit

Archaeology and impressive views over Lairg and Loch Shin. Bracken hides most of the archaeological sites in the summer.

Tip by

3.62 km

Wooden Frog Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Frog sculpture, one of many carvings dotted around Lairg.

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3.74 km

Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

Shared with walkers and dogs, but a nice place to ride if you are passing.

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4.53 km

Loch Shin Dam

Highlight • Monument

Part of the hydroelectric scheme built in the 1950s

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4.56 km

View of Little Loch Shin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of Little Loch Shin created by the building of the diversion dam for the 1950s hydroelectric scheme.

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4.96 km

Lairg Dam

Highlight • Structure

5.47 km

Ferrycroft Woodland Pond

Highlight • Forest

Frog and dragonfly wood sculptures

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6.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.61 km

1.13 km

1.06 km

1.01 km

461 m

340 m

Surfaces

2.09 km

1.82 km

1.51 km

893 m

310 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 13 November

7°C

2°C

66 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Ord Hill – Lairg Dam loop from River Shin

The Little Hoose

Ord Hill

Wooden Frog Sculpture

Forest Trail

Loch Shin Dam

View of Little Loch Shin

Lairg Dam

Ferrycroft Woodland Pond

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