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Loch Garten

Loch Garten

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Loch Garten

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Location: Nethy Bridge, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Tips

June 23, 2022

Hiking

Nestled amidst gorgeous woodland to the northeast of Aviemore, Loch Garten is a beautifully tranquil place for a stroll. It's a treat for birders, with many species to spot such as ospreys and capercaillie. In summer, watch dragonflies and damselflies darting about, while you can also spy common lizards.

Dominiek Van Dooren

June 27, 2023

Hiking

Loch Garten was the first place where Ospreys nested when they returned to Scotland. These amazing fish-eating birds spend the winter in Africa, returning to Scotland in late March and migrating to Africa again in August or September.

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August 5, 2018

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The path winds its way through the pine forest along the banks of Loch Garten. There are fantastic views from here across the Loch with the mountains in the background.

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Elevation 230 m

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Location: Nethy Bridge, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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