Boat of Garten to Glenmore
A moderate walk (woodland) in national park Cairngorms starting and finishing in Highlands, Scotland, about 18.90km (11.74 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 6:00h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
220m (721ft)
Descent
105m (344ft)
Max. Elevation
410m (1345ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
325m (1065ft)
Start
Boat of Garten
End
Aviemore
Distance
18.90km
(11.74mi)
(11.74mi)
Duration
~6:00h
Difficulty
Moderate
Ordnance Survey Map
Created by Anonymous Walker on 13 Oct 2014
This walk takes you through the wonderful forest scenery of Abernethy Forest in the northern Cairngorms. It's well known for its diversity of bird species, as well as red squirrels and deer, so makes a good walk for keen birdwatchers. There are no direct buses from the start to the end, but connections to both from Aviemore.
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Waypoints
OS Grid NH943188
Take the bus to Boat of Garten. If you want to arrive in style, there is also a steam train from Aviemore: www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk
OS Grid NH960195
Follow the Speyside Way through East Croftmore along the road.
About 1.90 km (~1.18 miles) from 
OS Grid NH975185
Leave the Speyside Way where it heads into the forest and continue along the road to Loch Garten. This is famous for its ospreys, so binoculars out!
About 1.75 km (~1.09 miles) from 
OS Grid NH980164
From the loch, keep on the forest road heading south. Go past Tore Hill towards the hamlet of Tulloch.
About 2.16 km (~1.34 miles) from 
OS Grid NH995161
You leave the forest briefly before rejoining it at Straanruie. Keep heading easy along the footpath.
About 1.50 km (~0.93 miles) from 
OS Grid NJ018160
The Abernethy Forest is full of wildlife. Take time to enjoy the surroundings and look for some of the inhabitants:
www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/seenature/reserves/guide/l/lochgarten
About 2.27 km (~1.41 miles) from 
OS Grid NJ011146
The only tricky bit of navigation is to make sure you take the right path from Forest Lodge to Rynettin.
About 1.61 km (~1 miles) from 
OS Grid NJ013140
You leave the forest briefly to pass two small lochans, then continue south on the forest tracks.
About 0.63 km (~0.39 miles) from 
OS Grid NJ006115
After leaving the forest, head uphill towards the pass where you will pass Ryvoan bothy. A good spot for a drop of coffee (if you brought some!)
About 2.66 km (~1.65 miles) from 
OS Grid NH999105
Head down into the valley past the lochan towards Glenmore.
About 1.12 km (~0.7 miles) from 
OS Grid NH989095
Pass Glenmore Lodge and walk through the Glenmore Forest Park.
About 1.46 km (~0.91 miles) from 
GlenmoreOS Grid NH976098
Finish at Glenmore for the bus back to Aviemore (about once an hour). There is a small cafe at the Pine Marten Bar on the main road. The bus stops just outside.
About 1.32 km (~0.82 miles) from 
