unrated)About River Walk
The River Walk sets off through planted, conifer forest. You will see different non-native conifer trees before coming to an area of Scots pine. Look out for red squirrels and birds of conifers like siskins and crossbills.
The walk returns along the banks of the River Oich through trees and open spaces. There are lovely views of the river and the Caledonian Canal.
Otters live in River Oich but are difficult to see. It is easier to see merganser, cormorants, goosander or other water birds.
How to get there:
River Walk can be started from River Oich Carpark in Auchteraw which is part of Great Glen Forest. Fort Augustus, Invermoriston, Foyers, Drumnadrochit, and Inverness are the nearest towns or villages.
From the A82, just north of Fort Augustus, follow the unclassified roads through Jenkins Park and continue towards Auchteraw for half a mile. At the fork, turn left and go past the Fort Augustus District Office to River Oich carpark which is just around the corner.
There is a bus service between Fort Augustus and Inverness that stops at the main villages along the route - it will stop on request at sensible stopping places.
OS Grid Reference: NH 365 089
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
| River Oich Carpark Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: 7km / 4.3 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 2 hours |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Inverness District OfficeRecreation 01463 791575 e-mail: invernessross&skye@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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