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Craigellachie
A perfect destination for a stroll from Aviemore, the woodland of this Reserve brings together the gentle motion of silver birch trees with the constant activity of countless insects in summer. The crags loom above the woodland like sleeping grey giants and provide a home for peregrine falcons.
Craigellachie NNR lies within the Cairngorms National Park.
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Best time to visit
All year round for panoramas of the Cairngorms, March to May for woodland flowers, June to September for dragonflies and butterflies.
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Getting there
West of Aviemore within easy walking distance of the village centre and train station. Follow signs from Aviemore Youth Hostel to the Reserve entrance, passing under the A9.
Take the track between the Youth Hostel and the Caravan Park. Access the reserve via the subway under the A9 trunk road.
Bus and train services are within 15 mins walk of reserve entrance.
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Visitor facilities
A series of paths for mixed abilities.
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Contact
SNH, Achantoul, Aviemore, Inverness-shire PH22 1QD. Tel: 01479 810477.
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Managed by
Scottish Natural Heritage