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Upper Glen Feshie and Ruigh Aiteachain bothy trail — Cairngorms National Park

Hiking trails & Routes

Upper Glen Feshie and Ruigh Aiteachain bothy trail — Cairngorms National Park

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Upper Glen Feshie and Ruigh Aiteachain bothy trail — Cairngorms National Park

05:07

19.5km

150m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

752 m

Glen Feshie

Highlight • Forest

A magnificent glen that's home to some of Britain's rarest wildlife, Glen Feshie is a delight to explore. With eagles, wildcats, ospreys and ptarmigan among the many species that inhabit …

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2

2.50 km

View of the River Feshie

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The river Feshie is a beautiful meandering stream that rises in the Glenfeshie Forest. A trail follows the river for miles and miles. Many streams and burns flow into the …

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3

5.84 km

Allt Choire Chaoil

Highlight • River

Allt Choire Chaoil needs to be forded. I was able to do it over stones but there's a tree trunk thrown over the river upstream if water levels are too high. Or just wade through!

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6.33 km

Ruigh Aiteachain Bothy and Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Ruigh Aiteachain bothy is recently renovated, of stone and tin construction. It's well equipped with a composting toilet (please follow instructions carefully) and fireplace which can be used with wood supplied by the estate.

The bothy sleeps 10.

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5

16.2 km

Glen Feshie Trails

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Glen Feshie is a stunning place to take a stroll or long hikes into a landscape that was shaped by the river Feshie and glaciers. Walk through rolling hills and …

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19.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

6.14 km

1.45 km

299 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

2.47 km

1.50 km

1.45 km

299 m

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Thursday 21 May

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