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Findhorn River Valley

Highlands, Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Narrow, dead-end road through the beautiful Findhorn River valley. Raptor Valley is the well-chosen nickname of this area.

Added* by Jaap Brinkman
Most recent update 29 грудня 2024
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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 Беркут. Depending on the season all kinds of grouse, waders, ducks, songbirds and of course raptors such as Шуліка рудий and Підсоколик малий. Check the river for Плиска гірська , Пронурок біловолий, Крех великий and Крех середній.

Details

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/heathland

Conditions

Wet , Open landscape , Hilly , Rocky

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra 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.

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