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By train
Fearn, 4.5 miles away (7 km). From Fearn station turn right onto B9165 then immediately right down lane to Balinroich. Continue for 1.5 miles (2.5 km) until the T junction and turn right. After 0.4 miles (0.7 km) turn left at T junction onto B9175. Continue for 2.5 miles (4 km); the reserve car park is on your right and is signposted.
By bus
Stagecoach bus route 25X runs from Inverness to Nigg village and goes right past the reserve car park.
By road
From the A9 heading north, turn right at the Nigg roundabout onto the B9175 signed to Arabella. Continue on this road for approximately 3.75 miles (6 km) until you see the RSPB sign on the right, directing you to the car park.
Sat nav POI file
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Other ways to get to the reserve
A ferry sails from Cromarty to Nigg Ferry, half-hourly from May to October. It can carry two cars and 50 foot passengers. On arrival at Nigg Ferry the reserve is about 2.1 miles (3.5 km) up the B9175, on the left.