Friday, 06 Dec 2024
Are you planning to visit any of our forests? It’s important to always follow our safety signage and…
Visitors should be aware that SSE Renewables is currently carrying out exploratory works at this site in relation to its proposed Coire Glas hydro pumped storage scheme. To facilitate this work, access might at times be restricted and diversions might be in place. Any enquiries should be directed to coireglas@sse.com.
Tucked away just off the main Fort William to Inverness road, you’ll find two trails that explore the big river, big trees and big views of Glengarry. Explore the riverbank trail among oak, birch and Caledonian pine.
As well as Scottish crossbills and red squirrels, you might also spot kayakers playing in the rapids or people fishing for salmon in the calmer stretches of the river.
A short loop beside the cascades of the River Garry, where you may see red squirrels, deer and even pine marten in the peaceful forest.
Largely firm gravel surface. Uneven earthy sections with exposed tree roots and short rocky patches. Short steep slopes. Some parts may be muddy.
Allow ¾ hour
Follow the Allt na Cailliche stream to a stunning waterfall and discover remnants of the ancient Caledonian pinewood.
Sections of uneven earth and gravel surface. Some exposed tree roots and muddy patches. One long steep slope with short rocky section. Includes two bridges and a quiet road crossing.
Allow 2 hours
The nearest public toilets, café and shop are in Invergarry.
The charges to park at this forest car park are:
Payment can be made using RingGo.
Please park with care and consideration. In particular please park in designated parking areas only and do not block entrances or gates. Nearby car parks with free parking can be found in our Forest Search, marked as a 'P' without the £ symbol.
Available in advance by downloading the application form and emailing to the Regional Office. Please read our Annual Pass terms and conditions (PDF) before applying.
Valid at Braveheart (Glen Nevis), Loch Linnhe, Loch Oich, Aros Park (Mull), North Face, Ariundle, Glencoe Lochan, Glengarry, Glen Righ, Àrd-Àirigh, Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide, Barnluasgan, Sutherland's Grove, Strone Hill, Bridge of Orchy, Glen Lochy, Fearnoch, Carradale (Grianan), Carradale (Port Na Storm), Ardcastle, Achnabreac.
Valid at all Forestry and Land Scotland car parks except Tentsmuir.
We want all our visitors to have a safe and enjoyable time at our forests. If you plan on venturing into the water here, please read our safety advice first.
Glengarry is clearly signposted, less than 2 miles west of Invergarry village on the A87.
PH35 4HG is the nearest postcode, about ½ mile before the car park.
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A picnic spot right next to the water's edge
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