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Glen Affric still has one of the largest remnants of the ancient Caledonian pine forest that once coveredmuch of the Highlands.


Glen Affric is often described as the most beautiful glen in Scotland. It ranges through wild open moorland to ancient woods and tumbling burns. In autumn it’s a riot of colour with the ochres and oranges of the birch and aspen leaves.


The glen stretches for some 48 km from Kintail in the west to within a few kilometres of Cannich in Strathglass. The west end is dominated by moorland and you can feel the looming presence of the mountains all around you. In the east the glen boasts one of the largest remnants of the ancient Caledonian pinewood that once covered much of the Highlands. The long, thin national nature reserve offers you a range of different experiences and is managed by Forestry Commission Scotland with nature as its primary aim. To reach Glen Affric, travel down Strathglass from Beauly or head


west from Loch Ness. Cannich is the main point of entry to Glen Affric NNR and is approximately 27 km from Beauly and 19 km from Drumnadrochit. Glen Affric lies 8 km west of Cannich on the Glen Affric road, off the A831. With six walks on offer ranging in length from 15 minutes to


1.5 hours, there’s plenty to choose from. You can go for moderate climbs to reveal stunning vistas or low level walks through fragrant forests. The car park halfway down Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin is good for picnicking and wildlife watching. This walk begins at the Dog Falls car park at the eastern end of


Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin. It takes you past the Coire Loch on a natural path surface that’s steep in places. The trail is just over 5 km and should take about an hour and a half to go round.


1 River Affric Ford


Dog Falls 5


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Coire Loch


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To River Affric 10.8 km


Parking Picnic area Toilets Viewpoint


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kilometre mile


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To Cannich: 7 km


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