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Glen Affric

Glen Affric is a magical mix of native pinewoods, glistening lochs and haunting moorland. You can wander amongst the pine trees accompanied by the chirpy calls of woodland birds. Elsewhere you might encounter ospreys, secretive otters or red- and black-throated divers. Come in autumn and you’ll be inspired by the mosaic of colour and the echoing roar of red deer stags.

• Best time to visit

  All year interest.

• Getting there

  Five miles west of Cannich on the Glen Affric road, off the A831. Infrequent bus service from Inverness as far as Cannich. Buses run from Beauly to the head of Glen Affric from July to September and take bikes.

• Visitor facilities

  Several car parks with picnic tables, two seasonal toilets (one disabled), waymarked paths and Ranger service. An FCS guidemap is available. Camping, accommodation and shop in the nearby communities of Cannich and Tomich.

• Contact

  FCS, Inverness Forest District, Tower Road, Smithton, Inverness IV1 2NL. Tel: 01463 791575.
  
  
  
  The Reserves Manager, Scottish Natural Heritage, Achantoul, AVIEMORE Inverness-shire PH22 1QD Tel:- 01479 810477 Fax: - 01479 811363
  

• Managed by

  Forestry Commission Scotland