The Great Wood of Caledon
Spread over 30 miles of ancient woodland, Glen Affric is, without a doubt, one of the most spectacular forests in Scotland. When the Romans arrived in 70AD, they saw a land covered in trees and named the land Caledon, meaning wooded land. Caledon then became Caledonia, the ancient name for Scotland.
This remote area of rugged beauty is 15 miles from Loch Ness and lies at the heart of The Caledonian Mountain Range these magnificent mountains carved from melting glaciers have watched over Glen Affric for millions of years.
Arrive in Spring, and listen to the sounds of nature hard at work. Birdsong is all around collecting material to make nests. Deep in the forest, you can hear a rare capercaillie performing his spring rituals. Come in Autumn, and be inspired by the dazzling colour of Birch, Oak and Hazel trees gently swaying. Echoes from the snow-peaked mountains tell you the Red Deer is preparing for his rutting season.
Dog Falls
A perfect place to start exploring the forest is at Dog Falls, so named because they resemble the shape of a dog’s leg. Follow the way-markers, taking you through ancient Scots Pine, Silver Birch, Oak, and Hazel trees. As you pass by, you will notice that the trees are covered in lichen, a testament to the pure air in Scotland. The Falls is a series of rapids following the River Affric, where a wooden bridge will provide ample opportunities to take photographs. The car park area has public toilets and a picnic area sheltered by pine trees.
Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin.
A visit to Glen Affric is not complete without travelling further to Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin. In the 1950s, ancient pine trees were felled to enlarge the loch. When the water levels drop, the remains of the tree trunks appear, giving an almost prehistoric atmosphere. A walk around the loch opens up to spectacular panoramic views to a rugged unspoilt land steeped in history. The area beside the loch has several picnic benches where you can relax and soak in amazing views.
River Affric Viewpoint
Venturing further a few extra miles takes you to the River Affric Viewpoint. Here the enormity of Glen Affric opens up. This rugged landscape is home to Golden Eagles, Mountain Hair and, Red Deer. From this viewpoint, you can see the fabulous range of the Kintail Mountains. Ahead in the distance is Affric Lodge, where David Beckham featured in a whisky commercial sharing a tipple of ‘Haig’ with his friends.
There is only one Glen Affric, a perfect balance of nature and beauty, and, an ideal place to visit any time of year.
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