Explore Abernethy - King's Road

Distance	Approximate Time	Height Gain	OS Map
4.5 kms	01:30 (hrs:mins)	20 metres	Explorer 403: Cairn Gorm & Aviemore

Description

This is a low level walk on forest tracks and paths, some parts can be muddy in wet weather. First 1km of walk is an all-abilities track with low gradient, hard surface and regular resting points. Picnic bench halfway along route. This is a circular route returning to the starting point at Nethy Bridge Community Centre.

On reaching the forest this walk passes through all ages of Scots Pine from mature open woodland to young regenerating saplings. The walk returns via open moorland with spectacular views of the Cairngorm Mountains. Often Birds of Prey can be seen circling in the sky at this point. This area of land is being specially managed by Scottish Natural Heritage to help encourage the re-growth of these native Pine trees within the Dell Wood National Nature Reserve.

Dogs may be taken on this walk but it is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

Access Info

Walk starts at the Nethy Bridge Community Centre. Bus service runs between Grantown on Spey and Nethy Bridge, and Aviemore and Nethy Bridge, Monday - Saturday. Car Parking and Toilets available at Centre. Disabled Parking and Disabled Toilets also.

Additional Info

This walk takes you past the site of an old lade that ran for 1 mile taking water from the Duack Burn to power a Sawmill at the height of the forest industries in the 1860's.