Caledonian Forest Reserve loop from Glen Orchy

Hiking trails & Routes

United Kingdom

Scotland

Argyll and Bute

Glenorchy And Innishail

Caledonian Forest Reserve loop from Glen Orchy

Easy

4.5

(4)

hikers

Caledonian Forest Reserve loop from Glen Orchy

01:35

5.55km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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97 m

Bridge of Orchy Swimming and Picnic Spot

Highlight • River

2.77 km

Caledonian Forest Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Centuries-old coniferous forest among more recent plantings. Easily accessible on a paved path, but after the gate it becomes soggy with a few crossings through a small river.

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5.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.26 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

13°C

8°C

93 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

April 7, 2023,Wandelen naar een eeuwenoud bosje in een rustig zijdal van de Glencoe-vallei

To avoid the big crowds in the Glencoe valley we drove into this side valley on the gamble. The Orchy river flows through the valley here with several photogenic rapids. We followed the path to the 'mountain' until we saw signs to a remnant of Caledonian Forest. On the other side of a swing gate there were indeed beautiful old …

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