Carrbridge paths
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Carrbridge is surrounded by spectacular scenery and ancient pinewoods. The local woods are explored by a network of waymarked trails, offering fine views, a glimpse of local history and an abundance of wildlife including red squirrels, pine marten, Scottish crossbills, crested tits, the rare capercaillie and the elusive Scottish wildcat.
There are six varied trails, four explore the ancient pinewoods around the village, rich in wildlife. Or you can stroll along the path following the beautiful River Dulnain or walk across the golf course up to the Calderwood viewpoint offering some fine views of the Cairngorms.
Carrbridge is surrounded by spectacular scenery and ancient pinewoods. The local woods are explored by a network of waymarked trails, offering fine views, a glimpse of local history and an abundance of wildlife including red squirrels, pine marten, Scottish crossbills, crested tits, the rare capercaillie and the elusive Scottish wildcat.
There are six varied trails, four explore the ancient pinewoods around the village, rich in wildlife. Or you can stroll along the path following the beautiful River Dulnain or walk across the golf course up to the Calderwood viewpoint offering some fine views of the Cairngorms.
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We hope you enjoy exploring the trails around Carrbridge, 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 and on a lead where requested.
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There are only 532 capercaillie left in the UK. Over 85% of those birds live in a handful of forests in the Cairngorms National Park.
The species is protected under UK law, which makes it a criminal offence to disturb them whilst they are breeding. Breeding season lasts from 1 April to 31 August. Capercaillie need all our help to survive so please #LekItBe and don't go looking for capercaillie.
Latest update: Some male birds are displaying in prominent places near to other breeding capercaillie to attract the attention of females. Visitors are advised to take particular care as birds may also attack you as their testosterone levels are high. There have already been incidents of people being injured by the birds so please follow the signs in place for your own safety too.
In particular, members of the public are being advised not to use the following paths into Abernethy Forest from Glenmore and Nethy Bridge during early mornings (before 8.30am) over the next few weeks to avoid disturbing breeding capercaillie:
- Ryvoan Bothy to Forest Lodge path
- Vehicle access track to Forest Lodge
- Dell Road to Forest Lodge track
- Forest Lodge to Rynettin path
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