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Essential informationTake care on the hillsPlease remember that the weather on the hills can change very quickly. Even in summer, conditions on the tops of hills are often much colder and windier than at low levels, despite clear skies. Here are some pointers for a safe and enjoyable trip:

• Be properly equipped

• Plan your route carefully and stick to it

• Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return

• Take adequate warm and waterproof clothing

• Wear suitable footwear

• Take sufficient food and drink

• Carry a map/compass - and know how to use them!

• Turn back if it gets too hard for you

• In emergencies call 999 and ask for the police. When connected provide:

a) location of the incident

b) number of people in the party

c) any injuries (if there are, ask the police to inform an ambulance)

Take notice of the signsThese forests are places to work as well as enjoy. Please watch out for vehicles and follow any signs you see to ensure you have a safe visit. Thank you.

No unauthorised persons allowed beyond this point

www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland

Inverness, Ross & Skye Forest DistrictTel 00000 000000

Fancy a picnic on a sandy beach, or finding an emerald loch under a fairy hill? How about windsurfing watched by golden eagles, or wandering through forest hundreds of years old? You can do all this in Glenmore – and still have plenty to explore.

Dè mu dheidhinn picnic air tràigh ghainmich, no bhith lorg smàrag fo chnoc sìthe? A’ seòladh-clàir fo shùilean iolairean-mara, no a’ siubhal tro choille ceudan bliadhna a dh’aois? Is urrainn dhut seo a dhèanamh anns a’ Ghleann Mhòir – agus fhathast tuilleadh ri fhaicinn.

The forest park combines the features that make the Cairngorms National Park unique. Rounded granite mountains loom in the background, sometimes with an evening glow that fits their Gaelic name perfectly (Am Monadh Ruadh – the red hills). Forest washes against them like a tide, the trees rising and falling with changes in climate – and with how many deer or sheep nibble them.

Much of the forest park is a National Nature Reserve, home to, amongst others, red squirrels, crested tits and wood ants. The reserve is managed to help protect this rich habitat, and to welcome visitors who want to enjoy it.

This leaflet will help you explore Glenmore’s trails and those just down the road at Inshriach forest. For more information, ask at the Glenmore Visitor Centre, where you’ll find a friendly welcome - and a great café!

Where the forest meets the mountain / Far a bheil a’ choille ri oir na beinne

Welcome to Glenmore Forest ParkFàilte gu Pàirc Choille a’ Ghlinne Mhòir

Key start points for forest trails There are six main starting points to begin your adventure:

Uath Lochans Feshiebridge

Inshriach Forest

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There is so much to do in Glenmore, it’s worth staying a night or two. At the Glenmore camp site you can sleep beneath the trees – and greet the dawn with the forest’s birds if you like! The camp site is open all year.

For details contact 0845 130 8224.www.campingintheforest.co.uk

Glenmore Campsite

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Frank Bruce Sculpture Trail

A winding path through tall trees and a tranquil walled garden, visiting the remarkable sculptures of Frank Bruce.

A firm smooth path; generally flat with some short gentle gradients.

Just a few miles south of Glenmore, Inshriach feels completely different. The forest here is quieter and more intimate. There are beautiful trails along the Feshie river, around Uath lochans or up to the wide views from Farleitter Crag.

Inshriach Trails

Overlooking Uath Lochans from Farleitter Crag

Frank Bruce was a self-taught sculptor whose remarkable works have been installed in a small area near the Feshie river trail. The carvings fill the woodland with spirits, stories, and Frank’s thought-provoking responses to what it means to be human.

Frank Bruce Sculpture Trail

Feshie Woodland Trail

A peaceful trail into a classic Cairngorm landscape of tumbling burns, heather and Scots pines.

A moderately steep route, with short steeper sections. Earthy paths with some narrow, rough sections, including stone steps and roots. Can be wet after rain. Includes two public road crossings.

Start point 6 Feshiebridge

River Feshie Trail

A narrow natural path along the river. There are lots of places to stop and watch the water.

A mostly narrow grassy trail with rough and uneven rocky sections. Can be wet and muddy after rain. Contains short fairly steep sections. Narrow bridges.

1¼ miles / 2 kmsAllow 1 hr

1¾ miles / 3 kmsAllow 1¼ hrs

1 mile / 1.6 kmsAllow ¾ hr

Start point 5 Uath LochansThe car park is tucked away up a narrow road. Turn off the B970 at Insh House, half a mile from the Kincraig junction. The car park is signposted off to the right, just after a mile.

Uath Lochans Trail

A magical mix of woodland and sparkling lochans. Look out for frogs beside the paths, and for dragonflies darting over the wetlands.

Mostly gentle gradients with some short moderately steep sections. A generally firm gravel path, often narrow, with sections of boardwalk. Paths can be muddy and slippery after rain.

Farleitter Crag Trail

Tall trees, craggy rock outcrops and superb views of the Spey valley and the Glen Feshie hills.

A hilly route, with many long steep slopes. The surface is generally firm and smooth, with occasional uneven and loose sections. Can be wet and muddy after rain in places.

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Ryvoan TrailYou can also park at the Allt Mor car park for access to Ryvoan and An Lochan Uaine

Visit the enchanting An Lochan Uaine (The Green Lochan) and wind back through the twisted pine and birch forest above.

Smooth gravel track with moderate slopes up to lochan. Rough, narrow gravel and earth section beyond, with exposed tree roots. Long steep slopes and long sets of rough rocky steps.

Glenmore - Big glen Cairn Gorm - Blue mountain Lochan Uaine - Green lochan Creagan Dubh - Small, black crag Airgiod-meall - Silver hill Coire Beag-ghleann - Corrie of the small glen

The visitor centre is an ideal base, with toilets and a café, to start and end your trip. Trail routes vary from wide, easy tracks by the loch to a demanding climb for one of the best views of Speyside.

Several trails are suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. You can borrow a mobility scooter free of charge at the visitor centre: ask the staff for details of this scheme, run by the Badenoch and Strathspey Transport Group, contact: 01479 810 004.

Lodge Trail

Explore the atmospheric pine woods around Glenmore’s former shooting lodge.

Mostly wide, uneven gravel surface with some potentially muddy patches. Includes a couple of short fairly steep slopes and some low branches.

Spirits of the pastGlenmore was once home to families who lived in small farmsteads, taking sheep and cattle onto the hill in summer. You can still see the ruins of a few cottages at Beglan, north of Loch Morlich. Find out more about the settlement at: www.forestry.gov.uk/forestheritagescotland

Start point 4 Allt Mor car parkYou can also park here for access to the Ryvoan Pass.

Allt Mor Trail

Follow the tumbling Allt Mor out of the forest and onto the mountain side for breathtaking panoramic views over Glenmore and Strath Spey.

Firm gravel surface, with some narrow, uneven and rocky sections. Long steep slope for half a mile. Includes some narrow openings, long sections of boardwalks, and a road crossing.

Start point 1 Glenmore Visitor Centre

Cycling in GlenmoreYou are welcome to cycle anywhere within the forest park, but please note that the Meall a’ Bhuachaille Trail, Allt Mor Trail and upper section of the Ryvoan Trail are not advised for bikes. All forest roads are easy cycling.

Glenmore Trails

3½ miles / 5.8 kmsAllow 2½ hrs

3½ miles / 5.8 kmsAllow 2½ hrs

2½ miles / 3.9 kmsAllow 1½ hrs

Beach Trail

Meander through the beautiful pine, birch and alder woods by the Allt Mor burn and Loch Morlich’s golden sands.

Largely wide, smooth gravel and tarmac surface, with slightly uneven and loose sections. Some short fairly steep slopes. Includes two road crossings.

Loch Morlich Trail

A charming circuit round the water, with fine views of the mountains above and a good chance of seeing goldeneye, red-throated divers and even otters.

Mostly wide, smooth and flat gravel surface. Some uneven gravel and earth sections, with potentially muddy areas. Short moderate slopes and one steep ramp. Includes two road crossings.

Start point 2 Beach car park

1½ miles / 2.4 kmsAllow 1 hr

3½ miles / 5.8 kmsAllow 2 hrs

Pine Knoll Trail

Walk beneath the twisted old pine trees and look for dragonflies and wood ants beneath the canopy.

Firm gravel and earth surface throughout. Some loose and uneven sections, and occasional muddy patches after rain. Generally flat with a few moderate slopes and one short flight of steps.

Start point 3 Hayfield car park

1¼ miles / 2.2 kmsAllow ¾ hr

If you want to go further afield, try one of these routes.

The Old Logging Way6 ½ miles / 10.5 kms each way

A great link between Glenmore and Aviemore, this well-surfaced track with gentle gradients is ideal for cyclists. It follows the route taken by thousands of trees that were felled in the glen. In days gone by they were floated down the River Spey on their way to shipyards to be made into masts, hulls and decking for ships. This trail is not waymarked, however it is signposted and is very easy to follow.

Chalamain Gap2 miles / 3.5 kms each way

A mountain path that takes you to the mouth of the Lairig Ghru, a great cleft in the Cairngorms plateau that leads to some of the wildest country in Scotland. This is a serious hill walking trip, and you’ll need proper equipment and good navigation skills. Start from the Sugarbowl car park.

Meall a’ Bhuachaille circular via Ryvoan bothy(say Meal a Voo-cal - The Herd’s Hill)5 miles / 8 kms

If you feel like a workout, and a chance to see one of the best views of the Cairngorms, then this one’s for you! The path climbs almost constantly from the car park to the summit, following the footsteps of herdsmen who used to mind their flocks here in the summer and who gave the hill its name. This is a steep, rocky mountain path. The weather can change very quickly, even in summer. You should have proper hill-walking equipment for this trip.