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River Affric Carpark
 

The River Affric carpark is at the end of the public road in Glen Affric. It is set in the heart of the Affric hills between Loch Beinn a 'Mheadhoin and Loch Affric. Stunning views, waymarked walks, long-distance and hill walks available from this carpark make it the most popular one in Glen Affric. Try to arrive early in the height of the summer - it can be difficult to find a parking space.

Walking trails

How to get there:

Cannich, Tomich, Struy, Beauly, Balnain, Drumnadrochit, and Inverness are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: NH204235

From either Beauly or Drumnadrochit, take the A831 to Cannich, then the unclassified road signposted Glen Affric. After two miles, at the Fasnakyle power station, turn right to Glen Affric. The River Affric carpark is ten miles along this road.
There is an infrequent bus service from Inverness as far as Cannich.

Other places to go in Glen Affric

CALEDONIAN PINES AND SNOW COVERED MOUNTAINS

Facilities:

ToiletsInformationParking

Activities

PicnicView Point
Walking River Affric Walk
Am Meallam Walk

Contact:

Fiona Barnett
Ao Fm
01320 366322
e-mail: fiona.barnett@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


active woods
What's of interest
Chaffinches have become very tame at River Affric - they may try to share your lunch! Also, look out for crested tits and Scottish crossbills which occasionally visit too.

What else is here
In River Affric Carpark there is also
wild woods
Useful sites
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