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Description
The Findhorn River Valley road runs largely along the river with varied biotopes: moor, grasslands, copses (juniper) and mountain slopes. One of the best places for observing planinski orel. Depending on the season all kinds of grouse, waders, ducks, songbirds and of course raptors such as rjavi škarnik and mali sokol. Check the river for siva pastirica , povodni kos, veliki žagar and srednji žagar.
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Access
The Findhorn River Valley is located south of Inverness, near the village of Tomatin. From the A9 between Inverness and Aviemore, take the Tomatin exit. Head south on the NCR 7 and turn right 2km before Findhorn Bridge. Take your time, as the dead-end road is almost 15 km long and worth walking for most of its length. From the car park at the end of the road, you can walk for another 6 km.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Plain , Mountain , River , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Valley , Moors/heathlandConditions
Wet , Open landscape , Hilly , RockyCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Car , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Please note: During hunting season, be careful whether it is safe to walk. In winter, the road is not kept free of snow and ice.