Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Abernethy Forest
In or near Nethy Bridge.
Abernethy Forest — forest in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broomhill · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Abernethy Forest, the nearest railway station is Broomhill, located 4.2 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for navigation is PH25 3DL.
About
Abernethy Forest is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Part of Abernethy National Nature Reserve. Wikidata describes it as: "forest in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.2500°, -3.6333°.
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Official information
Abernethy National Nature Reserve is a large and inspiring area that features ancient Caledonian pinewoods, moorland, wetlands, and mountains. Visitors can enjoy various activities such as walking trails and wildlife watching, with opportunities to see unique plants and animals. The reserve is managed by NatureScot and RSPB Scotland, providing a space for people to connect with nature.
From the Wikipedia article
Abernethy Forest is a remnant of the Caledonian Forest in Strathspey, in the Highland council area of Scotland. It lies within the Cairngorms National Park, close to the villages of Nethy Bridge, Boat of Garten, and Aviemore. The forest is an RSPB reserve, close to Loch Garten Osprey Centre, which is also owned by the RSPB. It is popular with walkers, as there are various trails throughout the reserve. The forest forms part of the wider Abernethy National Nature Reserve. There is approximately 4,000 hectares of forest within the reserve, and just under half of this is native Caledonian pine forest. Abernethy Forest is one of the largest remaining remnant of Caledonian pine forest in Scotland. The forest is home to a variety of birds and mammals, including Scottish crossbill, red squirrel, wildcat, red deer, black grouse, crested tit and osprey. There is also a capercaillie lek.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 57.2500, -3.6333
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH25 3DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Phone
- 01463 725219
- Established
- 2007
- Nearest railway station
- Broomhill — 4.2 km
- Official site
- www.nature.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q3078756 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Abernethy Forest (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Abernethy Forest - geograph.org.uk - 212234.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Lazy Duck
Campsites · 1.5 km
Abernethy Parish Church, Nethybridge
Abbeys & priories · 1.9 km
Nethy Bridge
Towns & cities · 2.0 km
Loch Garten
Lakes · 2.0 km
Nethy Bridge Drill Hall Threshold Stone
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Abernethy Bunkhouse
Hostels · 2.3 km
Nethy Bridge War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
Bridge Over Allt Mor, Gate Lodge, Aultmore House
Historic bridges · 2.7 km
Aultmore Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.9 km
Tore Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.0 km
Abernethy Old Kirk, Nethybridge
Historic churches · 3.1 km
Castle Roy
Castles · 3.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abernethy Forest?
- Abernethy Forest is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH25 3DL).
- What is Abernethy Forest?
- Abernethy Forest — forest in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Abernethy Forest?
- The nearest railway station is Broomhill, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH25 3DL.
- When was Abernethy Forest built?
- Built or established in 2007.
- Who owns Abernethy Forest?
- Abernethy Forest is owned by RSPB & NatureScot{{Rp|1}}.
- Is Abernethy Forest free to visit?
- Yes, Abernethy Forest is free to enter.
- How do I get to Abernethy Forest?
- The nearest railway station is Broomhill, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH25 3DL.