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About Glen Affric
Glen Affric is a very special place and has been described as 'the most beautiful glen in Scotland'. It contains one of the largest ancient Caledonian pinewoods in Scotland as well as lochs, moorland and mountains.
This wide range of habitats make Glen Affric a haven for wildlife. There are many rare and special birds, animals and plants found here.Amongst many others look out for deer, Scottish crossbills, crested tits and if you're very lucky, pine marten.
Glen Affric has many designations - it is a Caledonian Forest Reserve, a National Scenic Area and has recently been chosen as a National Nature Reserve.
The Glen Affric leaflet (PDF 4Mb) has a map of the glen and details of the walks here.
How to get there:
Cannich, Tomich, Struy, Balnain, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, and Beauly are the nearest towns or villages.
Glen Affric is five miles west of Cannich on the Glen Affric road, off the A831.There is an infrequent bus service from Inverness as far as Cannich.
OS Grid Reference: NH284284
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
Start your visit from:
Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin CarparkDog Falls Carpark
River Affric Carpark
What's on in Glen Affric
April
- Easter Sunday Eggstravaganza Sunday 4 April 2010
May
- Dawn Chorus Walk Sunday 16 May 2010
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Contact:
Recreation
01463 791575
e-mail: invernessross&skye@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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