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Abernethy Forest

Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Last remnant of the once widespread ancient Caledonian forest, now extending over 4,000 hectares, mostly managed by the RSPB.

Aggiunto* da Iain Crawford
Ultimo aggiornamento 25 luglio 2022

Descrizione

Abernethy Forest is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. About half the forested area is unique and unspoilt, being mainly scots pine with an understory of juniper, heather, rush, bracken and silver birch.

At the centre is Loch Garten and the RSPB nature centre providing views of nesting Falco pescatore (they don't always breed here). Astore, Gallo cedrone, Aquila reale and Cincia dal ciuffo are regular here. There are several Fagiano di monte leks, which may be seen early morning, before 7am, in April and early May. Take care not to disturb the birds. Merlo acquaiolo, Ballerina gialla, Albanella reale, Crociere comune, Lucherino and Prispolone also breed.

Mammals include roe and red deer, pine marten, otter, wildcat (very elusive) and red squirrel.

Dettagli

Accesso

From Aviemore take the B970 eastwards and fork northwards at Coylumbridge. From Grantown on Spey take A95 then B970 southwards. The two main access points to this large Reserve are Loch Garten and the village of Nethy Bridge. Loch Garten is two and a half miles from the village of Boat of Garten and four miles from Nethy Bridge, and is linked to both villages by minor roads and the Speyside Way. Bus service 34 runs from Aviemore to both villages. In summer the Strathspey Steam Railway stops at Boat of Garten and Broomhill, one mile north of Nethy Bridge. The forest is accessed on minor roads to the east of B970. Click on a P in the map to get directions to the parking of your choice.

Terreno e habitat

Foresta , Lago , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Prateria/pascolo , Brughiere/lande , Fiume

Caratteristiche dell’area

Collinoso , Terreno piano , Paludoso

Percorso ad anello

Si

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Può essere utile

Buona stagione per il BW

Primavera , Estate , Autunno

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Estate

Percorso

Sentiero stretto

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Difficoltà media

Modalità di accesso

A piedi , Bicicletta , Macchina

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

Si

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