About Cambus O' May
Cambus O'May is one of those places that you will want to visit again and again. It has lochans, bridges and winding trails through the Scots Pine on waymarked routes.
Even if you can't leave your car, the views from the car park are terrific. You can see up Deeside to the moutains beyond, including Lochnagar - great on a clear day!
The area has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its geological features.
If you leave the paths and go into the forest during the spring and summer, please keep your dog under very close control - either at heel or on a lead. This is to help protect capercaillie.
You can download a copy of our Aberdeenshire Walks leaflet in What's of Interest. If you want larger scale versions of the trail maps, please follow the link to any of the trails. Each will have a downloadable map, including distances and times.
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Check before you go - for details of trail closures, diversions and changes to listed events see the updates page
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Travel by bus? Take the 201 Aberdeen Ballater bus. Ask to be let off at Cambus O May. These buses run hourly most days.
How to get there:
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
Other places to go in Forests of Moray and Aberdeenshire
What's on in Forests of Moray and Aberdeenshire
June
- Walk to Findhorn Bay Thursday 21 June 2012
- World War 2 Walk Sunday 24 June 2012
July
- Ant Antics at Bennachie Sunday 1 July 2012
- Nature's Palette Tuesday 3 July 2012
- Teddy Bears Picnic at Bennachie Thursday 5 July 2012
- Sensory Explosion Tuesday 10 July 2012
- Treasure Hunt at Tyrebagger Thursday 12 July 2012
- Hunt the Bin Mini Beast Tuesday 17 July 2012
- Mini beast hunt at Dunnottar Thursday 19 July 2012
- Family Pond Dipping at Culbin Thursday 19 July 2012
- Can you follow the clues? Tuesday 24 July 2012
- Teddy Bear Safari Tuesday 31 July 2012
August
- Teen bushcraft at Tyrebagger Wednesday 1 August 2012
- Creative Dens Tuesday 7 August 2012
- Magic Forest at Countesswells Thursday 16 August 2012

Facilities:


Activities
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Two Lochan Trail Lochside Trail Pine Tree Trail |
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The two lochans attract ducks and other birds. Red squirrel and deer can also been seen. |
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There is a picnic area by the car park. |
Contact:
Liz Wallace01466 794161
e-mail: liz.wallace@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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