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UK's first National Nature Reserve. Forest, lochs and moorland between the freshwater Loch Maree (also an NNR) and the 990m summit of Beinn Eighe.
The highest ground of Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve has Rock Ptarmigan, Golden Eagle, Dotterel, Red Grouse, Black Grouse, Snow Bunting and Ring Ouzel. Damper ground near Loch Maree has European Golden Plover, Grey Plover, Dunlin, Eurasian Curlew, Common Redshank and other waders. Mammals include Red Deer, Roe Deer, Sika Deer and Red Squirrel. One of the best places in Scotland to see the elusive Pine Marten and Wildcat.
The reserve is near Kinlochewe, 88 km (55 miles) west of Inverness on the A482, and 160 km (100 miles) north of Fort William. The route marked to Beinn Eighe summit is 8 km (5 miles) each way. Wear appropriate boots and clothing, carry water, food and charged mobile phone, check weather forecast before departure.
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