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Loch Garten
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Alex Foxfield
June 23, 2022
Hiking
Nestled amidst gorgeous woodland to the northeast of Aviemore, Loch Garten is a beautifully tranquil place for a stroll. It's a treat for birders, with many species to spot such as ospreys and capercaillie. In summer, watch dragonflies and damselflies darting about, while you can also spy common lizards.
Dominiek Van Dooren
June 27, 2023
Hiking
Loch Garten was the first place where Ospreys nested when they returned to Scotland. These amazing fish-eating birds spend the winter in Africa, returning to Scotland in late March and migrating to Africa again in August or September.
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Andrew
August 5, 2018
Hiking
The path winds its way through the pine forest along the banks of Loch Garten. There are fantastic views from here across the Loch with the mountains in the background.
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