Wildlife at Glenmore Forest Park

Highland
Scotland
Aviemore is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NH978098
SNOW COVERED CALEDONIAN PINES ON THE RYVOAN TRAILThis woodland was the second Forest Park created by the Forestry Commission back in 1948, and remains its most northerly. Glenmore holds one of the few remaining pockets of ancient Caledonian Pinewood in Scotland. Major work is underway to preserve and expand this important habitat for future generations.

Mammals: As you wander through the magnificent Pinewoods look out for the Pine Marten. We have information about Red squirrel, Red deer and Roe deer

Birds: A walk in these woods will give you the opportunity to spot Crested Tits and the Scottish Crossbill. We have information about Capercaille and Black grouse

Insects and reptiles: Glenmore is home to the Narrow headed Wood Ant.

Habitats: We have information about Pinewood and Upland bog

How to Get There:
From Aviemore, head east towards the Cairngorm mountains and the ski area. Pass through Coylumbridge and, after six miles, enter Glenmore Forest Park.

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Other places to go in this area
Glen Urquhart
Great Glen Forest
Guisachan
Raasay Forest
Culloden Wood
Blackmuir Wood
Portree
Kinloch
Inshriach Forest
Lael Forest
Reelig Glen
Culbokie Wood
Kylerhea
Glen Affric
Monadh Mor
Daviot Wood
Slattadale
Torrachilty Forest
Ord Hill, North Kessock
Achnashellach (North)
Simpsons Garden Centre

Contact
Recreation Ranger
01479 861220
e-mail: invernessross&skye@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What's of interest

Glenmore Forest Park Campsite is also now open. Glenmore Forest was bought by the Forestry Commission in 1923, only 4 years after the FC was created. It extends to some 3,500 hectares (8,600 acres)- half of this area is woodland and half open hill. Cradled in the middle of the forest is beautiful Loch Morlich with its long sandy beach. The park attracts over 250,000 visitors each year, who come here to sample the wide range of outdoor activities on offer or simply to relax in the seclusion and grandeur of the native pinewood.

What else is here

In Glenmore Forest Park there is also
recreation

Find out more

What's the Forestry Commission doing about sustainable forestry or biodiversity? Try these links to find out.
Search our publications database for more indepth information, or look at Forest Research.

Follow the Forest Code at all times.