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Wildlife at Achnashellach (North)
Highland
Scotland
Achnashellach, Craig, Lochcarron, and Achnasheen are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: NH040493
 Achnashellach forest covers the lower slopes of the hills on both sides of the glen near Achnashellch. It is a mix of planted, conifer forest - mainly on the north side of the glen - and Caledonian pinewoods - found in areas on the south side.
This is a very remote and dramatic area with a landscape of rugged mountain, Highland loch, stark moorland and forest.
Mammals: Red, roe and sika deer are all present at Achnashellach. They are most easily seen during the winter when they come lower down for shelter in bad weather.
Look out for signs of badgers, foxes and pine marten - which live here too but are difficult to see! We have information about Red deer and Roe deer
Birds: Occasionally golden eagle can be seen soaring above the forest and look out for buzzards and ravens too.
Also, listen out for the "chip, chip" of crossbill calls in the pinewoods and other conifer trees! We have information about Golden eagle
Insects and reptiles: Common lizard, adder and slow worms are the three reptiles found in this area. Look out for them basking in sunny, warm weather. We have information about Adder Habitats: There are small pockets of ancient Caledonian pinewoods in Achnashellach. These areas are now protected and the Forestry Commission is working to expand their areas. We have information about Pinewood
How to get there:
Achnashellach forest is on both sides of the A890 near Achnashellach.
There is a very limited bus service that runs about three days per week between Inverness and Loch Carron which stops at Achnashellach.
Local Weather Forecast (Multimap) Enter through:
Achnashellach Carpark
Facilities:
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Contact:
Fiona Barnett
Ao Fm
01320 366322
e-mail: fiona.barnett@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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What's of interest
There are informal walks in the forest on either side of the road. Some head up to the hills and others are the start of remote long-distance walks.
Did you know Red deer and sika are closely related and can interbreed. The offspring can have characteristics from both red and sika deer and can also breed.
What else is here
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