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Abernethy Forest

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

The largest native Scots pine wood in the UK, Abernethy Forest is an area of ancient Caledonian pine forest in the north east corner of the Cairngorm Nantional Park. To the north, Abernethy borders on the Spey Valley. It takes its name from the River Nethy, which flows through the forest to join the Spey.


Within the boundaries of Abernethy is Loch Garten, a large loch famous for its Osprey Centre, where visitors can observe those elusive birds of prey via a 'nest cam' CCTV. Waymarked footpaths lead through the forest, creating some extremely nice circular walks.

Abernethy is home to a large population of wildlife, especially breeding woodland birds like Capercaillie, goldeneye, crested tit, and crosbill.

There is an Information Centre in Nethybridge, in addition to the RSPB visitor centre at Loch Garten Osprey Centre.

Nethy Bridge, Highlands and Islands, Scotland

About Abernethy Forest
Attraction Type: Countryside
Location: Parking at several locations near the Osprey Centre at Loch Garten.
Website: Abernethy Forest
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Nearest Attractions Loch Garten Osprey Centre - 0.1 miles (Countryside) Cairngorms National Park - 5.2 miles (Countryside) Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge - 5.2 miles (Historic Property) Cairngorms - 6.9 miles (Countryside) Ballindalloch Castle - 16.9 miles (Historic House) Highland Folk Museum - 17.4 miles (Museum) Ruthven Barracks - 17.6 miles (Museum) Corgarff Castle - 18.2 miles (Castle)

Nearest Towns and Villages Berwick-upon-Tweed - 119.5 miles away Norham - 120.9 miles away Tweedmouth - 121.8 miles away Spittal - 122.2 miles away Wark-on-Tweed - 124 miles away Etal - 126 miles away Ford - 127.2 miles away Holy Island - 130 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Abernethy Forest

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

The Lodge - 2.1 miles from Abernethy Forest Nethy Bridge, Highlands and Islands Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £750

Flat 3, Craigview - 2.3 miles from Abernethy Forest Boat of Garten, Highlands and Islands Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £250

Heath Cottage - 2.3 miles from Abernethy Forest Boat of Garten, Highlands and Islands Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £397

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Nearest Hotels

Nethybridge Hotel - 2.1 miles from Abernethy Forest Nethybridge, Highlands and Islands Stay from: £70.00

Boat Classic Hotel - 2.2 miles from Abernethy Forest Boat of Garten, Highlands and Islands Stay from: £50.00

The Mountview Hotel - 2.2 miles from Abernethy Forest Nethy Bridge, Highlands and Islands Stay from: £50.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Willowbank Guest House - 6.5 miles from Abernethy Forest Grantown-on-Spey, Grampian From: £48.00

Dell Druie Guest House - 6.5 miles from Abernethy Forest Aviemore, Highlands and Islands From: £78.00

Argyle Guest House - 11.8 miles from Abernethy Forest Tomintoul, Grampian From: £50.00

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Aviemore
Tourist Information Centre
Unit 7, Grampian Road
Aviemore
Inverness-shire
Highlands and Islands
Scotland
PH22 1RH
Tel: 0845 22 55 121
Email: aviemore@visitscotland.com
Web: http://www.visithighlands.com
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