Boat of Garten trails
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Boat of Garten is a peaceful Highland village on the River Spey within the Cairngorms National Park. Offering an abundance of wildlife, magnificent scenery, diverse sporting and leisure activities and a traditional Highland welcome can be found as you explore the village.
A network of paths and tracks lead out of the village, providing a variety of circular routes to enjoy with fine views, a rich local history and opportunities to spot some native wildlife.
There are five waymarked trails which start in Boat of Garten and explore the surrounding woods, ponds and the River Spey. A further three trails explore the nearby Abernethy National Nature Reserve and Loch Garten. Alternate parking and start points are available for these, or you can really stretch your legs and walk from the village.
For a much longer walk or a great cycle, you can follow the Speyside Way either to Aviemore (heading south) or to Nethy Bridge (heading north-east).
Boat of Garten is a peaceful Highland village on the River Spey within the Cairngorms National Park. Offering an abundance of wildlife, magnificent scenery, diverse sporting and leisure activities and a traditional Highland welcome can be found as you explore the village.
A network of paths and tracks lead out of the village, providing a variety of circular routes to enjoy with fine views, a rich local history and opportunities to spot some native wildlife.
There are five waymarked trails which start in Boat of Garten and explore the surrounding woods, ponds and the River Spey. A further three trails explore the nearby Abernethy National Nature Reserve and Loch Garten. Alternate parking and start points are available for these, or you can really stretch your legs and walk from the village.
For a much longer walk or a great cycle, you can follow the Speyside Way either to Aviemore (heading south) or to Nethy Bridge (heading north-east).
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Need to know
We hope you enjoy exploring the trails around Boat of Garten, 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 or on a lead where requested.
Please help conserve capercaillie in Garten Woods by keeping your dog on a short lead and on the path from April to mid-August.
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There is an ongoing wildfire situation in Glenmore and Strath Nethy within the Cairngorms National Park, albeit the situation continues to improve and the majority of the National Park is unaffected (with Glenmore, Aviemore and Nethy Bridge all open to the public). Click here for all the latest. We would encourage members of the public to follow current guidance and be aware that the situation may change.
Various paths and trails remain closed. Check out our path closures page for all the latest updates.
