Highland views, abundant wildlife, and diverse flora make Ben Wyvis a must for nature lovers.
Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve is a must-visit for everyone from mountain climbers to keen botanists and wildlife watchers. The flat whaleback ridge of the 3,400-foot (1,000-meter) dominates the Easter Ross landscape and the summit affords panoramic Highland views, including the entire Moray Firth. While walking, keep an eye out for wildlife such as ptarmigan and mountain hares on the slopes and golden eagles overhead. The slopes also support a range of flora including dwarf birch, dwarf shrubs, mosses, liverworts and lichens. While there are no campsites in the nature reserve, Riverside Chalets and Caravan Park offers camping and glamping just 20 minutes away.
Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve is all year-round and offers something different in each season. For optimal conditions for walking the trails, the best time to visit is during spring or summer, which is also the best time to see ptarmigan, dotterals, golden eagles and rich mosses. Fall promises a landscape carpeted in rich colors and the spectacle of rutting red deer. The views from the top on a clear winter day are especially beautiful.