Birch Wood trail
Part of: Nethy Bridge paths
A short circular route around the birch woodland winding alongside a babbling burn and small wetland areas, a haven for dragonflies in the summer.
Accessible, gentle gravelled paths.
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1/2 hr
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Need to know
The Birch Wood trail is currently not all abilities, as a result of flooding damage. Work is being undertaken to resolve this.
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This document contains information about Nethy Bridge, located on the edge of Abernethy Forest in the Cairngorms National Park. It highlights various walking paths in the area, ranging from 1.5 to 5 miles, including an all-abilities trail and sections of the Speyside Way. The document also details the history of Abernethy Forest, its past as a timber source for shipbuilding and mines, and its current status as a National Nature Reserve managed by NatureScot and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) to protect rare species like capercaillie and red squirrels. Additionally, it mentions the arrival of the railway in the 1860s, the use of the River Nethy for transporting timber, and local attractions such as the Explore Abernethy Visitor Centre and Strathspey Railway.
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