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Rassal Ashwood

With silver-grey ash trees and green grassy terraces, Rassal stands out from the surrounding dark heather moors and rugged mountains. Its lime-rich soil supports an unusual mix of plants, and provided rich wood pasture for the livestock of earlier generations. Rare butterflies and dragonflies flit through patches of summer sunshine, while the trees provide shelter for migrating birds.

• Best time to visit

  April to June.

• Getting there

  Two miles north of Kishorn, off the A896 road. Limited postbus service between Strathcarron and Shieldaig.

• Visitor facilities

  Roadside parking, interpretive panel and woodland walk.

• Contact

  SNH, Reserve Office, Anancaun, Kinlochewe, Ross-shire IV22 2PA. Tel: 01445 760254.

• Managed by

  Scottish Natural Heritage