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Glen Affric Caledonian Forest

Glen Affric Caledonian Forest

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Glen Affric Caledonian Forest

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Location: Strathglass, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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ionapawson

February 17, 2023

Mountain biking

Enjoy biking through one of the most celebrated remaining Caledonia Pine forests in Scotland. You might spot a rare Golden Eagle, or hear the call of the deer when they descend to the valley floor to shelter and find food. The Glen is a National Nature Reserve.

ionapawson

December 19, 2022

Hiking

Enjoy walking through one of the most celebrated remaining Caledonia Pine forests in Scotland. You might spot a rare Golden Eagle, or hear the call of the deer when they descend to the valley floor to shelter and find food. The Glen is a National Nature Reserve.

Nej

January 14, 2023

Cycling

Glen Affric Caledonian Forest Reserve is a beautiful landscape of lochs, mountains and a mix of pine, birch and oak trees. It is considered one of the best remaining examples of the Caledonian Forest that once covered much of Scotland.

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Glen Affric circuit

18.0km

04:50

200m

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Glen Affric Youth Hostel & Loch Affric loop

27.9km

08:05

250m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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View of Glen Affric Lodge – Glen Affric Caledonian Forest loop from Abhainn Gleann nam Fiadh

12.1km

03:15

130m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 290 m

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Thursday 11 June

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7°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Location: Strathglass, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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View of Glen Affric Lodge

Glen Affric Caledonian Forest

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Glen Affric circuit

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Glen Affric Youth Hostel & Loch Affric loop

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View of Glen Affric Lodge – Glen Affric Caledonian Forest loop from Abhainn Gleann nam Fiadh

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