Nelson’s Tower (Forres)

📌 Forres, Moray
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If the flag is flying, come on up! On top of Cluny Hill in Forres, the early 19th century Nelson’s Tower was built in memory of Admiral Lord Nelson and boasts superb views from the top, with Findhorn Bay and the Moray Firth easily in view to the north. 96 steps must be ascended to reach the viewing platform; that’s on top of the 50-metre ascent on woodland paths from Grant Park just to get to the monument’s base.

🌍 Location

📌 Top of Cluny Hill, south of Victoria Road (B9011), 0.5 mi east of Forres town centre

🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NJ 045591

🛰️ GPS coordinates: 57.611453,-3.600800

🚌 Bus to Forres | 🚆 Forres (1 mi)

🚗 Grant Park car park on Victoria Road (B9011)

📝 Key info

⌚ 2-4pm daily, April to September. If the flag is flying, the tower is open!

🎫 Entry by donation

🔗 forresheritage.co.uk

💬 From the car park it’s a 10-min walk (each way) steeply uphill to the tower on woodland tracks.