Clashindarroch
Clashindarroch Forest Notices
COVID-19 has changed lots of things we do. And as we re-open the majority of our facilities and welcome more of you back in Phase 3, we need your help to do it safely. Please check what’s open before you travel; enjoy your visit safely by following NHS and Scottish Government guidance; take your litter home with you; and follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
At this location:
- The car park is open and normal charges (if any) now apply.
Please bear with us and check back regularly for updates. You can also find more information by visiting our COVID-19 page and our FAQs.
Cross-country skiing on the edge of Aberdeenshire
Best known for its cross-country ski trails, there's usually snow in the high forest of Clashindarroch long after it's melted elsewhere. There's a huge variety of interlinked trails, many of them groomed during the ski season. You can walk, bike or ride a horse here at other times of year.
This is a high forest and the weather can be extreme, especially on the hilltops. If you’re visiting in winter, make sure you’re prepared for bad weather and take warm clothing, food and equipment suitable for the conditions.
Activities
Cross-country ski trails
When it snows, Clashindarroch one of the best places in Scotland for cross-country skiing.
Trails are suitable from beginner to advanced levels. The trails are a variety of lengths and there should be something for all abilities. Some of the routes are groomed to help hold the snow and to improve ski conditions.
Cross-country skiing at Clashindarroch is managed by the Huntly Nordic and Outdoor Centre. Contact the centre if you’d like to hire equipment, get a copy of the trail map or learn this exhilarating sport.
Facilities & access
The nearest public toilets are in the village of Rhynie, 5 miles to the east. There are also plenty of places to eat and shop in the nearby towns of Huntly, Alford and Dufftown.
Getting here
Clashindarroch can be accessed from the A941 between Rhynie to Dufftown. The car park is a 10 minute drive from Rhynie; 20 minutes from Dufftown.
Using SatNav?
AB54 4HP is the nearest postcode.
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