The Coffin Road
Part of: Newtonmore paths

This historic route highlights a significant piece of Newtonmore’s heritage, following a path taken by funerals after crossing the river to reach St Bridget’s Chapel.
The Coffin Road pavements and roads around the village, the coffin road route follows over rough grass fields with gates.
3 miles /
5 km
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2 hr
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A short section of the Calder path – part of the Wildcat Trail – has washed away on the trail between the old St Bridget’s chapel cemetery and the Glen Banchor road. There is a diversion into the field above where the trail is closed.