Loch Arkaig

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Allt Mhuic Butterfly Reserve

Climb up onto the open hillside to see the rare chequered skipper butterfly against the amazing backdrop of Loch Arkaig.

This is a beautiful place even if there are no butterflies about. Listen for wood warblers singing among the birch trees, and look for grey wagtails and dippers along the burn.

1 miles / 1.7 km

Allow ¾ hour

Strenuous

Strenuous

Rough grassy surface with some rocky and very wet sections. Long steep slopes for up to 500m. Includes a narrow gate and sections of boardwalk.

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