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Rothiemurchus: Beaver Trail and Lochan Mor

Highland

Distance
3.8 mi
Est. time
2h 30m
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

Follow Rothiemurchus's orange Beaver Trail from the Farm Shop and The Barn cafe. The full circuit heads through the pinewoods to Lochan Mor, continues along the single-track Loch an Eilein road and returns on the Croft Track and Tullochgrue road. Follow the orange waymarks at the forest junctions. The optional detour to Loch an Eilein is separate from this circuit.

Allow two to two and a half hours. Most paths are wide and firm, but one short rough section can be muddy. There are short and longer moderate slopes, and about a third of the operator's route uses single-track roads. Keep alert for vehicles, step aside at passing places, and take care at the road junction beside the start. Walking shoes with good grip are useful after rain.

Look for gnawed wood and pencil-shaped tree stumps around the wetlands. The estate reintroduced beavers in 2023, but sightings are never guaranteed, especially during the day. Keep to the paths and give wildlife space. Dogs should stay at heel or on a short lead. Shared paths are also used by cyclists, runners and horse riders.

Start from the visitor parking beside the Farm Shop and cafe; check signs for parking time limits. Refreshments are available during business hours, but bring water and waterproofs for the walk. Route information: Rothiemurchus's Beaver Trail map and current walking guide.

Walk details

County
Highland
Walk type
Circular
Category
Countryside
Distance
3.8 mi (6.1 km)
Est. time
2h 30m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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