Beinn Eighe woodland trail
Through ancient Caledonian pines on the shore of Loch Maree, in Britain's first national nature reserve.
- Distance
- 4 km
- Ascent
- 260 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 154 m
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About this walk
Beinn Eighe woodland trail is an easy 4 km circular walk with 260 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Coille na Glas-Leitire car park (grid reference NH 001 650).
Beinn Eighe became Britain's first national nature reserve in 1951, for the Caledonian pinewood of Coille na Glas-Leitire on the shore of Loch Maree. The woodland trail climbs through the old pines, some over 350 years old, to a viewpoint over the loch and Slioch, and loops back.
Route
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The pines
Climb through the pinewood to the viewpoint and loop back.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Beinn Eighe woodland trail take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 4 km route, which has 260 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Coille na Glas-Leitire car park (grid reference NH 001 650). NatureScot car park on the A832 by Loch Maree, north-west of Kinlochewe.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- No practical public transport.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. A well-made path with a steady climb and steps.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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