Aviemore paths
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Nestled at the heart of Strathspey, Aviemore is a vibrant and exciting place to visit. Look in any direction and you’ll see a backdrop of high mountains and woodlands through which flows the River Spey. Aviemore is a great place to enjoy a walk and explore the surrounding countryside and its abundant wildlife.
Starting in the centre of the village, there are six paths exploring along the River Spey, through Craigellachie National Nature Reserve (NNR) for some of the best views in the National Park or looping out and around the village.
Nestled at the heart of Strathspey, Aviemore is a vibrant and exciting place to visit. Look in any direction and you’ll see a backdrop of high mountains and woodlands through which flows the River Spey. Aviemore is a great place to enjoy a walk and explore the surrounding countryside and its abundant wildlife.
Starting in the centre of the village, there are six paths exploring along the River Spey, through Craigellachie National Nature Reserve (NNR) for some of the best views in the National Park or looping out and around the village.
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Need to know
We hope you enjoy exploring the trails around Aviemore, but please do so responsibly. The National Park is a special place with rare wildlife, some of which is sensitive to disturbance. You can help protect the local wildlife by following all signs and keeping dogs close by (on a lead where requested).
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Tree felling works will be starting on Wednesday 22 October and are expected to continue into early 2026. This will affect the area between the An Slugan track and the mast. There will be timber stacks alongside the An Slugan track, and you may encounter forestry tractors loading timber lorries, for your own safety please follow any site controls and directions.
*Between Monday 27 October and Friday 31 October the An Slugan track will be closed while roadside felling takes place - access for walkers / cyclists will be provided by managed access but be prepared to wait up 20mins while works are paused and you are cleared to pass through*
