Nethy Bridge paths
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The village of Nethy Bridge is nestled on the edge of Abernethy Forest. The name Abernethy means ‘the mouth of the River Nethy’ which flows through the centre of the village, converging with the River Spey. The forest was extensively harvested over hundreds of years and historically, the fast-flowing rivers were used to float the timber to sawmills or the coast.
A variety of well-established routes, including an all-abilities trail, suitable for wheelchairs and buggies, offer numerous opportunities to explore the forest, river, and historical sites.
The Castle Roy loop will take you back in time as you walk through the ruins of the 12th century fortress. Or if you like a bit of trainspotting, the Puggy Line trail is ideal, passing the Abernethy National Nature Reserve, the route follows an old logging railway line.
The Speyside Way long distance route passes through Nethy Bridge, linking the village to both Boat of Garten and Grantown-on-Spey, making for great longer walk or cycle in either direction.
The village of Nethy Bridge is nestled on the edge of Abernethy Forest. The name Abernethy means ‘the mouth of the River Nethy’ which flows through the centre of the village, converging with the River Spey. The forest was extensively harvested over hundreds of years and historically, the fast-flowing rivers were used to float the timber to sawmills or the coast.
A variety of well-established routes, including an all-abilities trail, suitable for wheelchairs and buggies, offer numerous opportunities to explore the forest, river, and historical sites.
The Castle Roy loop will take you back in time as you walk through the ruins of the 12th century fortress. Or if you like a bit of trainspotting, the Puggy Line trail is ideal, passing the Abernethy National Nature Reserve, the route follows an old logging railway line.
The Speyside Way long distance route passes through Nethy Bridge, linking the village to both Boat of Garten and Grantown-on-Spey, making for great longer walk or cycle in either direction.
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Need to know
We hope you enjoy exploring the trails around Nethy Bridge, 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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Relevant alerts
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a wildfire warning impacting areas of the National Park on Friday 29 May until Monday 1 June. If you are out and about in the Cairngorms National Park please observe the following guidance:
- Do not light any fire or barbecue, in line with the new fire byelaw
- Always ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you
- Enjoy the outdoors responsibly - most wildfires are caused by human activity
- Stay alert - with dry vegetation and warm weather, fires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn intensely
- If you see a wildfire, dial 999
For further updates on wildfire risk across Scotland, visit the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service website. To find out more about the fire byelaw, and to see your questions answered, visit our fire byelaw page here.
