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Route 1: The Green Route, Anagach Woods

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Route 1 Green route, Anagach Woods

Down the military road, you are surrounded bytowering beech trees, the inspiration for the famousceiling of St Paul Cathedral. Follow the paththrough Caledonian pine forest, originally plantedin 1766 when the town was being built. Look outfor the dainty roe deer, who feed on theundergrowth.

DISTANCE:Approximately 2.1kmTIMING:Approximately 1 hrSURFACE:FlatishOBSTACLES:NoneCAR PARKING:See mapREST POINTS:Marked on the map with

Things of interest to look out for:Hangmans Tree

Military Road

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The Access Project is developed with the assistance of:-

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Route 2: Kylintra Meadows

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Route 2 Kylintra meadows

Breathe in the beautiful scent of meadow sweet asyou walk around Kylintra. Look for a tall plant witha creamy white puff of flowers growing in themarshy meadows. Search for orchids in the grass inthe summer, in winter look out for the footprintsrabbits have left in the snow.

DISTANCE:Approximately 0.5kmTIMING:Approximately 20minutesSURFACE:FlatOBSTACLES:NoneCAR PARKING:See mapREST POINTS:Marked on the map with

Things of interest to look out for:

OrchidsSkating pond


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Route 3: The Roches Moutonees, Dulnain Bridge

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Route 3 The Roches Moutonees, Dulnain Bridge

The ice has scarred these rocks, leaving scratcheson their surfaces. The weight of the glacier thatonce covered the strath has altered the shape of therocks leaving them smooth and rounded.

Read the fantastic interpretation at the site to findout more.

DISTANCE:Approximately 0.5kmTIMING:Approximately 20minutesSURFACE:Uneven and steep in placesOBSTACLES:Tree roots, small stonesCAR PARKING:See mapREST POINTS:Marked on the map with


Geology (throughout whole site)Viewpoint

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Route 4: The Blue Route, Anagach Woods


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Route 4 The Blue Route, Anagach Woods

Look out for small birds searching in the cracks forunlucky insects on the orangey pink bark of thescots pine. Listen for the angry chats of the redsquirrels as you disturb them on your walk andwatch as they dash up the nearest tree to safety.

DISTANCE:Approximately 3.3kmTIMING:Approximately 1¼ hrsSURFACE:FlatishOBSTACLESNone. There is a gate at the curling pond but thereis space to walk round it.CAR PARKING:See mapREST POINTS:Marked on the map with


Curling Ponds

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Route 5: Around Grantown-on-Spey

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Route 5 Around Grantown-on-Spey

Up the glorious lime avenue leading to the churchthe air is buzzing in summer as bees feast on thenectar of these beautiful lime trees.While beside the Kylintra burn, look out for someferocious characters lurking in wait for their nextmeal to swim past. Dragonfly nymphs rule thewater.

DISTANCE:Approximately 2.4kmTIMING:Approximately 1 hrSURFACE:Pavement or mown grassOBSTACLES:Route used by dog walkers.CAR PARKING:See mapREST POINTS:Marked on the map with


Beautiful old churchWell


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Route 6: Ladies Walk

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Route 6 Ladies Walk

Among the reeds in the skating pond, there lives avariety of wildlife. Coots show off their white beaks,nodding as they swim, propelling themselves withunwebbed feet, and mallards vie for first go at theregular deliveries of bread.

DISTANCE:Approximately 1.4kmTIMING:Approximately 30 minutes - or more if exploringthe Free Church WoodSURFACE:Dusted fillOBSTACLES:Steep sectionCAR PARKING:See mapREST POINTS:Marked on the map with


Skating pond

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Route 7: The Burnie Path to the River Spey beach

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Route 7 The Burnie Path to the River Spey beach & back

Walking on this path at the right time of day, youcould encounter rabbits and foxes, though therabbits are trying to avoid the foxes.Roe deer move silently through the woods, andsquirrels run from tree to tree never having totouch the ground.

DISTANCE:Approximately 1.6kmTIMING:Approximately 30 minutes - allow longer to includea breakSURFACE:Good surfaceOBSTACLES:Fairly short steep section, underpassCAR PARKING:See mapREST POINTS:Marked on the map with

Things of interest to look out for:Skating Pond

Grantown beach

Kylintra meadow



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Note: You can link to route 6 or route 8 from route 7

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Route 8: River Spey beach to the Old Cemetery



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Route 8 The River Spey beach to the OldCemetery

Take a moment to sit and enjoy the river. Watchdippers streak past low to the water, seeking newplaces to dive under to feed on watery insects. Lookfor statuesque herons or carefree wagtails dancingfrom rock to rock and watch salmon break thesurface and disappear again into the depths.

DISTANCE:Approximately 1.3kmTIMING:Approx 25 minutes but 1hr if linked to start fromYMCASURFACE:On a quiet roadOBSTACLES:NoneCAR PARKING:See mapREST POINTS:marked on the map with

Things of interest to look out for:Inverallan Cemetery

Beach


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Route 9: The military road to the Old Spey Bridge



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Route 9 The military road to the Old Spey Bridge

The old bridge with all its nooks and crannies isawash with wildlife. Daubentons bats roost in tinycracks during the day, waking at dusk to lift insectsoff the surface of the water, and the purple flower ofthe trailing ivy-leaved toadflax flourishes in thelime mortar.

DISTANCE:Approximately 3kmTIMING:Approximately1.5hrs - allow longer to include abreak.SURFACE:Flat but there are tree roots beside the riverOBSTACLES:Tree rootsCAR PARKING:See mapREST POINTS:Marked on the map with


Old Spey Bridge

Old Military road


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Route 10: The railway circular throughBeachen Woods



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Route 10 The Railway circular throughBeachen Woods

Wood wasps look scary, but actually don’t have asting, and the bog, while home to beautifuldragonflies is also responsible for producing midges.But don’t be put off, you may be pleasantlysurprised by butterflies like the small tortoiseshell.

DISTANCE:Approximately 1.2kmTIMING:Approx 30 minutesSURFACE:Flat with a short steep sectionOBSTACLES:Large stones on railway, please wear stout boots.CAR PARKING:See mapREST POINTS:Marked on the map with


Old Railway

Beautiful bog!


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Route 11: Viewpoints Walk



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Route 11 Viewpoints Walk

A walk to build up to, but worth every step of theshort steep climb. From this vantage point you canview the special habitat of mountain hares,ptarmigan and red deer on the distant Cairngormslopes. Marvel at the man-power needed to createthe dramatic cutting on the Highland Main Line.

DISTANCE:Approximately 3.2kmTIMING:Approx 1.5hrsSURFACE:Informal track with some tree rootsOBSTACLES:The start of the route is very steep. Uneven pathsurface. Stile to viewpoint 1CAR PARKING:See mapREST POINTS:Marked on the map with


Old Railway line with fantastic cuttingEtching of landscapeWaterfall


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Route 12: The Green Trail, Beachen Woods



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Route 12 The Green Trail, Beachen Woods

Broadleaved woodland, pinewoods, bogs, farmland,heath, ponds and rocky outcrops. Could anyonewant anymore from a walk? The sheer diversity ofthis route is something to marvel at. Every time youvisit you will notice something different – burstingbuds, flowers catching some rays, autumnal colours,footprints in the snow.

DISTANCE:Approximately 3.1kmTIMING:Approx 1.5hrsSURFACE:Informal path with some tree roots.OBSTACLES:A short steep section. Uneven surface with stonesin places. Some tree roots.CAR PARKING:See mapREST POINTS:marked on the map with

Things of interest to look out for:Railway PondOld Railway LineOld Quarry

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