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POSTCODE: KW13 6YT GRID REF: NC 891 425 HOW TO GET THERE: Take the A897 from Helmsdale signposted to Melvich for 26 miles. From the north off the A836 onto the A897 for 16 miles WHERE TO PARK: For the present visitor centre and the Dubh Lochan Trail, it’s best to park at the station TERRAIN: Boardwalks help to cover the Dubh Lochan Trail. Stout footwear advisable FACILITIES: Toilets are available on site and Thurso is close by for any other facilities PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Trains from Inverness stop at the reserve three times a day LOCAL INFORMATION: For specific information about the reserve visit rspb.org.uk/ discoverandenjoynature/seenature/reserves/ guide/f/forsinard/about.aspx / to find out about the multi-million pound project to restore peatland then visit this website flowstothefuture.com/index.html ORGANISATIONS: RSPB North of Scotland, Etive House, Beechwood Park, Inverness IV2 3BW, nsro@rspb.org.uk COUNTY RECORDER: Highland, Peter Gordon, recorderhighland@outlook.com MAPS: OS Explorer 449, OS Landranger 10/11