Forres – Mosset Walk

A circular walk around Forres, taking in the picturesque Sanquhar Loch, the panoramic view from the Nelson Tower at the top of Cluny Hill and a fine view of the town from Councillor’s Walk. 


  • Unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies
  • Terrain: Paved footpaths & roads

    Take care on the two A96 road crossings.

  • Gradient: Short steep sections

    A fairly steep path within Grant Park leading up to Nelson Tower. Otherwise, generally level with only a few gentle slopes.

  • Barriers: Some barriers

    Kissing Gates (2), and steps.

  • Fully signed

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Start: Grant Park Car Park on Victoria Road.

Signing: The route is signed with GREEN ARROWS in an anti clockwise direction. Follow the Forres Footpaths Trust signs located on lamp posts, way-markers and occasionally fence posts.

You will pass the following landmarks along the route: Witches’ Stone, Sueno’s stone, Benromach Distillery, Mosset Burn, Sanquar Loch, Nelson’s Tower, and Grant Park.