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Bog Woodland Observation Point

Bog Woodland Observation Point

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Bog Woodland Observation Point

Recommended by 96 hikers out of 98

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

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Location: Nethy Bridge, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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3. Bog Woodland Observation Point – Loch Garten loop from Boat of Garten

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Andrew

August 5, 2018

Bog woodland is an important habitat for many animals, insects and birds. This area has been preserved to allow them to flourish here. You are asked to stay on the boardwalks.

Dominiek Van Dooren

June 27, 2023

The area opposite the observation point is described as "bog woodland". The trees are Scots pine, but because they grow in wet peat soil they do not grow as tall even though they are the same age as larger trees nearby on normal soil. Swamp forest is a special ecosystem so that many birds, animals and insects can live together in a small place.
(Information board on site)

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Bettina

August 5, 2018

The present area is part of the old Caledonian pine forest, which used to cover 70% of Scotland and is now only 1% left. This area is especially popular with dragonflies, which you can observe here.

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Elevation 280 m

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Location: Nethy Bridge, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Bog Woodland Observation Point

1. Loch Garten and Loch Mallachie loop — Cairngorms National Park

2. A loop of Loch Garten and Loch Mallachie from Boat of Garten — Cairngorms National Park

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