Path to success at Cromarty on Black Isle as Reeds Loop gets a welcome makeover

A POPULAR Black Isle path which proved to be a godsend for many during the coronavirus lockdown has been revamped to become an all-abilities attraction.

The extremely popular Reeds Loop path from Cromarty towards the South Sutor has suffered wear and tear in recent years and, with lockdowns bringing more people out for safe local walks, was in need of some tender, loving care.

Sheila Currie of the Cromarty Community Development Trust explained: “Thanks to funding from NatureScot’s Better Places Programme, we were able to get the path widened, resurfaced, re-fenced and generally made suitable for people of all abilities.

“When we say all abilities, we thought we’d try it out with Cromarty’s Cycling Without Age trike to demonstrate just how good a path it is. So this popular path is fit for the next decade or so and for visitors young and old.”

Nigel Shapcott of Cromarty Community Development Trust developed the funding application and got a chance to pilot the trike on a trial run. He was joined by Jeremy Price, a local resident, and Peter Ratcliffe of Cromarty and District Community Council, who managed the project.

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