Gallon of Water Walk (White Trail)

 

This walk connects to the yellow walk and is recommended for the great views of the Deveron valley. It climbs to The Gallon of Water on the top of The Bin hill (312m) where there is always a pool of water.

In the past, local people believed that the water had healing properties and that it was especially good for children with whooping cough.

You can download a map of the trail from the panel on the right of the page.

How to get there:

Gallon of Water Walk (White Trail) can be started from The Bin Forest Car Park in The Bin Forest. Huntly is the nearest town or village.

Follow the A96 north beyond Huntly. After approximately 2 miles the car park is sign-posted off to the right.

OS Grid Reference: NJ 505 418

Mammals: Red squirrel can be seen early morning and at dusk. We have information about Red squirrel and Roe deer

Birds: Many woodland birds can be seen, look out for the occasional crossbill flocks. Birds of prey such as buzzard, sparrowhawk and peregrine can sometimes be seen too.

Insects and reptiles: In many of the fire dams we have newts.
Butterflies seen include Red Admirals, Meadow Browns,Scotch Argus. Mountain Ringlets and many more.