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Creag Meagaidh

Creag Meagaidh feels like the Highlands compressed into one nature reserve. Rare mountain plants like woolly willow and highland saxifrage battle against the elements, whilst black grouse flourish in the combination of woodland and open moorland. With Munro summits, an exposed whaleback ridge and ice-carved gullies, Creag Meagaidh is the complete mountain experience.

Creag Meagiahd NNR is on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park.

• Best time to visit

  All year round for scenery, wildlife and climbing.

• Getting there

  On the A86 between Newtonmore and Spean Bridge, ten miles west of Laggan. Nearest train stations are at Newtonmore and Tulloch.

• Visitor facilities

  Car parking, interpretive panels and recreation areas. Three mile path to Coire Lochan with first 900 metres suitable for all abilities. Circular all-abilities path through alderwood with picnic tables and seating.

• Contact

  SNH, Creag Meagaidh NNR, Aberarder, Kinlochlaggan, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire PH20 1BX. Tel: 01528 544265.

• Managed by

  Scottish Natural Heritage