GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Craigellachie Nature Reserve

4 miles (6 km)

This large nature reserve in Aviemore has a number of splendid walking trails to try. In the reserve you can enjoy several small lochs, woodland trails and stunning views of the Cairngorms. You can follow the easier waymarked trails around the lochs before climbing to wonderful viewpoints.
From here there are great views over Aviemore and towards Cairn Gorm. The area is also good for wildlife watching - look out for peregrine falcons on the rocky crags. The reserve is easy to reach, located close to the centre of Aviemore and the train station.

Postcode

PH22 1PR - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Craigellachie Nature Reserve OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Craigellachie Nature Reserve Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Just to the east of Aviemore there's some lovely waterside trails around the tranquil Loch Pityoulish. There's also views of Loch Morlich and Loch Insh from the reserve. These picturesque lochs are two more great location to extend your walking in the area.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Cairn marking the highest point of the Craigellachie National Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1972525

Cairn marking the highest point of the Craigellachie National Nature Reserve. Great view down to the Lochan below.

Cairngorm view from the Craigellachie National Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1972516

Cairngorm view from the Craigellachie National Nature Reserve

Noticeboard – Craigellachie National Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 2500009

Noticeboard and footpath view

Lochan Dubh, Loch Alvie and Loch Insh - geograph.org.uk - 1972523

Lochan Dubh, Loch Alvie and Loch Insh

Woodland path - Craigellachie National Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1972510

Woodland path

Loch Puladdern - geograph.org.uk - 2500011

Loch Puladdern

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

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Memory Map Route

Craigellachie Nature Reserve.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>'Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Share>Save to Files)