Following the wildfire, Glenmore Forest Park is now open. However, some areas, trails and car parks remain closed while we work to make them safe. 

During your visit pay attention to local signage and to our staff. Check local updates on our forest web pages before visiting. 

Loch Morlich Beach

Tràigh Loch Mòrlaich
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Waymarked trails

Glenmore Forest Park route card (PDF)

Beach Trail

Meander through the beautiful pine, birch and alder woods by the Allt Mor burn and Loch Morlich’s golden sands.

The coarse, pink sand of Loch Morlich's popular beach comes from the granite of the Cairngorm mountains, ground down by glaciers and rivers over thousands of years.

A loch with beach and rocks in the foreground

1 ½ miles / 2.4 km

Allow 1 hour

Easy

Easy

Mostly wide, smooth gravel path with section following smooth roadside pavement. Some short moderate slopes.

Loch Morlich Trail

A charming circuit round the water, with fine views of the mountains above and a good chance of seeing Goldeneye, red-throated divers and even otters.

Winding through Forestry Commission land, with the loch shining through the trees, this trail gives you a real experience of the great swathe of woodland that washes against the slopes of the Cairngorms. Look out for dippers, wagtails and herons by the burns that feed the loch along the way.

3 ½ miles / 5.8 km

Allow 2 hours

Moderate

Moderate

Mostly wide, smooth and flat gravel surface. Some uneven gravel sections, with potentially muddy areas. Short moderate slopes and one steep ramp. Includes two road crossings.

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Glenmore Visitor Centre

The essential starting point for your visit to Glenmore

Facilities and activities

  • Mountain access
  • Cycling
  • Trails
  • Toilets
  • Charge parking
  • Visitor centre
  • Café
  • Blue Badge parking
  • Accessible toilets

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Hayfield

Ancient pine trees, dragonflies and wood ants

Facilities and activities

  • Trails
  • Charge parking
  • Picnic area

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Allt Mor (closed)

A wonderful mix of tall pine, heather and blueberry

Facilities and activities

  • Trails
  • Charge parking
  • Picnic area
  • Mountain access

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