Outdoors Glenmore, Aviemore & the Cairngorms
Glenmore Forest Park
An outdoor spot in Glenmore, Aviemore & the Cairngorms, free to visit and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Midday.
Why go
Pine forest around Loch Morlich with waymarked trails, including the walk up to An Lochan Uaine.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Aviemore & the Cairngorms, alongside 3 activities, 2 outdoor spots and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Loch Morlich, 0.6 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Glenmore
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 2.5 hr
- Best time
- Midday
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Aviemore & the Cairngorms, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Loch Morlich
Loch ringed by Caledonian pine with a sandy beach and a full view of the northern Cairngorms.
Outdoors · 0.6 mi straight-line - 2Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
Base for Britain's only free-ranging reindeer herd; guided hill trips walk out to the herd on the Cairngorm slopes.
Activity · 1.0 mi straight-line - 3CairnGorm Mountain
Ski area on the northern slopes of Cairn Gorm, served by Britain's highest funicular railway.
Activity · 3.6 mi straight-line - 4Loch an Eilein
Loch in Rothiemurchus Forest with a ruined castle on its island and a flat circuit of about 5 km.
Outdoors · 4.4 mi straight-line - 5The Old Bridge Inn
Long-running pub by the Spey on the edge of Aviemore, serving food beside an open fire.
Drinks · 4.4 mi straight-line - 6Strathspey Railway
Heritage steam line from Aviemore to Boat of Garten and Broomhill, with seasonal Christmas services.
Activity · 4.4 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Glenmore Forest Park is a stop on our Edinburgh & the Cairngorms route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Aviemore & the Cairngorms
Glenmore Forest Park is our only outdoors pick in Aviemore & the Cairngorms; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Aviemore & the Cairngorms guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Aviemore & the Cairngorms run from 39°F in January to 63°F in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Glenmore Forest Park itself, we suggest: Midday.
Modelled monthly averages for Aviemore & the Cairngorms from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Aviemore & the Cairngorms weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 57.17000, -3.71600
- Destination
- Aviemore & the Cairngorms, United Kingdom
Glenmore Forest Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at Glenmore Forest Park?
Plan on about 2.5 hours at Glenmore Forest Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Glenmore Forest Park?
Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: The An Lochan Uaine trail is about 2 hours round trip from the Glenmore visitor centre.
Is Glenmore Forest Park free?
Yes, we list Glenmore Forest Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Glenmore Forest Park?
Glenmore Forest Park appears on Edinburgh & the Cairngorms, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Glenmore Forest Park to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Aviemore & the Cairngorms.
Plan Aviemore & the Cairngorms
- Aviemore & the Cairngorms travel guide 8 places
- Best time to visit Aviemore & the Cairngorms weather by month
- Edinburgh to Aviemore & the Cairngorms 89 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
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