The Peffery Way, An t-Slighe Pheothair

The Peffery Way, An t-Slighe Pheothair This is the campaign page for a Strathpeffer to Dingwall Community Link. Following the old railway line, this would be a brilliant asset to our community.

Over 60 people and a dozen dogs turned out in support of the Strathpeffer to Dingwall Community Link on Saturday 29th August, part of the OURLAND campaign for Scottish land reform. The event was inspired by a meeting in the community centre earlier in the year. Maree Todd, one of the organisers explained, “When we thought about local land reform issues, this path was an obvious one. It has been ta

lked about for years, everyone in the community would like it and it ticks lots of boxes in terms of being healthy and active and sustainable transport. All of the landowners, bar one, were supportive, and that single person was able to veto the whole project. The feeling in the room was that really wasn’t fair or just, that one person could veto a project which everyone else in the community wants and is in line with government policy too.”

Supporters met at Strathpeffer’s Victorian station to walk along the old railway track, closed since the 1940s, which will form the major part of the link. The intrepid walkers came prepared with step ladders and old carpet to negotiate the barbed wire fences, and garden shears and loppers to clear the path of some of the weeds and dead branches. Around 8 years ago the Strathpeffer Community Council produced a feasibility study looking at the need for such a path. The study identified a preferred route but difficulty over access has meant that it has since gathered dust. Alternative routes have an increased cost and a steep incline so are less suitable for kids and wheelchairs. The purpose of the walk was to highlight just how keen the local community are for this link to happen and to encourage everyone to work together to find a mutually agreeable solution. One of the party who walks with sticks got stuck in the mud and fell over early on, so had to turn back. A perfect illustration of why a good quality path is needed. One of the families on the walk live in Fodderty but feel cut off without a car. The road is not walkable, especially with children and public transport is infrequent and costly. The route itself is beautiful, and a lot of it is well away from the main road. It would attract people to the area. It’s unusually flat for a Highland route so suitable for everyone. Cyclists could get off the train in Dingwall and get into the hills around Strathpeffer to mountain bike without going on the road and of course a fairly large population of both children and adults could use it to commute to work and school. There are bike shops at both ends so there would be the possibility of bike hire making it a real asset to tourism. Clara Hickey, another of the organisers sums it up “Everyone we have spoken to wants this Community Link to happen. A flat, safe route, which young and old can access, is a no-brainer. It doesn’t seem right that one landowner can block a community initiative which will benefit local people and businesses.”

Come join the Peffery Way first 2025 maintenance morning on Saturday 22 Feb 🌿Plans are to tackle the gorse and repair pa...
16/02/2025

Come join the Peffery Way first 2025 maintenance morning on Saturday 22 Feb 🌿
Plans are to tackle the gorse and repair path puddles at the Dingwall end. Sharp clippers / shears, gloves and enthusiasm needed!
Meet 9.30 on Saturday at the Mill St entrance for 2 - 3 hour session. Even if you can manage an hour - all help appreciated!

Heather and her dog Cooper were out for a frosty ride along the path this morning. Thanks for sharing your lovely photos...
13/02/2025

Heather and her dog Cooper were out for a frosty ride along the path this morning. Thanks for sharing your lovely photos Heather.

A quick heads up folks. We are doing some work along the section at the Quarry Burn over the next two days. This is wher...
09/02/2025

A quick heads up folks. We are doing some work along the section at the Quarry Burn over the next two days. This is where the path has been damaged by recent floods on the Fodderty to Knockbain woods section. Please avoid the area if you can but do make sure the digger operator sees you if you are passing. Many thanks. ☺️

Strathpeffer Community Council have asked us to share this. They’re keen to get as many people from within the community...
21/01/2025

Strathpeffer Community Council have asked us to share this. They’re keen to get as many people from within the community to respond to this survey so if you live in or around Strathpeffer check it out using the QR code. 😏

Post photos/video of your walk on the Peffery Way on your own page and tag us. We can then share to our Page 🥰
08/01/2025

Post photos/video of your walk on the Peffery Way on your own page and tag us. We can then share to our Page 🥰

We're in the news. Again!
06/01/2025

We're in the news. Again!

Let us know if you have an event or pictures you would like to share with us.

Super bright but chilly weather for our Peffery Way New Year's Walk today, departing from Strathpeffer Old Station. Warm...
04/01/2025

Super bright but chilly weather for our Peffery Way New Year's Walk today, departing from Strathpeffer Old Station. Warm drinks and nibbles welcomed us on our return.

Thanks for coming (and for your donations 👍).

Why not post photos of your walks along The Peffery Way and either tag us or share to our Page? We'd love to see your images 🥰

In the news again! Thank you for your donations.And come and join our walk on 4th Jan at 10.30. Meet at Strathpeffer Sta...
29/12/2024

In the news again! Thank you for your donations.

And come and join our walk on 4th Jan at 10.30. Meet at Strathpeffer Station platform and will leave at 10.30am. There will be hot drinks and nibbles on our return at the The Goods Shed courtesy of the Highland Museum of Childhood. Suitable for all ages and abilities for the 3km round trip.

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Why not contribute a photo of the event, or your Peffery Way walk to Ross-shire Journal Through The Lens feature. Email your image and just a few details about where it was taken to [email protected]

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The popular route linking Dingwall and Strathpeffer is on many people’s agenda this time of year.

We made the news too! Path is now clear. Thanks for your patience.
29/12/2024

We made the news too! Path is now clear. Thanks for your patience.

Warning posters and hazard tape were put up.

That’s the fallen trees made safe and cleared off the path. There’s still a wee bit of tidying up to do but the path is ...
28/12/2024

That’s the fallen trees made safe and cleared off the path. There’s still a wee bit of tidying up to do but the path is now open. A huge thanks to Dylan Robertson and his crew for all their hard work and for responding so quickly at this time of year. We’re hugely grateful. ☺️

TREE CLEARANCE UPDATE:Trees across the path will be cleared tomorrow morning (Sat 28 Dec) from 10am so we’d appreciate f...
27/12/2024

TREE CLEARANCE UPDATE:

Trees across the path will be cleared tomorrow morning (Sat 28 Dec) from 10am so we’d appreciate folks keeping clear till the work is done.

We will let you know when the path is open again.

Thanks very much for your co-operation.

UPDATE: POSTERS AND HAZARD TAPE INSTALLED An update on the big tree that was blown over in yesterday's storm (East of th...
23/12/2024

UPDATE: POSTERS AND HAZARD TAPE INSTALLED

An update on the big tree that was blown over in yesterday's storm (East of the Sewage works).
We are organising for the area to be cleared but due to the festive period it will not be before Christmas. We are hopeful it will before New Year but will be dependent on availability and more importantly the weather. Unfortunately it is not a straight forward job and we will have to pay a contractor to do the work. With this in mind would you consider making a donation to help pay for the work? If so please follow this link https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/19285 #!/DonationDetails
We will keep you posted with further updates but for now please avoid that part of the path.

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