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Beinn Eighe NNR

Scottish Highlands  >  United Kingdom

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.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 17 March 2023
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Description

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.

Details

Access

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.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Canyon/cliff , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Plateau , Moors/heathland , Mountain

Conditions

Mountainous , Hilly , Rocky

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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