Glenmore Visitor Centre – Herdsman's Hill loop from Glenmore Forest Park

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Glenmore Visitor Centre – Herdsman's Hill loop from Glenmore Forest Park

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Glenmore Visitor Centre – Herdsman's Hill loop from Glenmore Forest Park

02:29

6.35km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Glenmore National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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49 m

Pine Marten Bar + Scran

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dog friendly cafe

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239 m

Glenmore Visitor Centre Bus Stop

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Easily accessible by bus number 30 from Aviemore for walkers without a car.

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317 m

Glenmore Visitor Centre

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Find out more about Glenmore Forest Park at our visitor centre, where you can consider the range of trails and activities whilst relaxing in our café. You can begin a …

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1.62 km

Heather Path Ascent in Glenmore National Nature Reserve

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A varied path through the heath, which probably has its own charm in every season. When we hiked here in mid-July, the heath was in bloom, insects buzzed from blossom …

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3.19 km

A magnificent view, worth the climb. Simple stone steps can be found at the particularly steep sections. These sections are a bit challenging on the descent, but manageable with good shoes and a little patience.

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5.18 km

Trail through Glenmore National Nature Reserve

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Nice easy walk, not too challenging.

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6.35 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.57 km

1.19 km

444 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.44 km

1.19 km

404 m

147 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

12°C

1°C

46 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

June 17, 2023,Baby’s first mountain - Meall a’ Bhuachaille

Baby's first Corbett, in the Cairngorms near Aviemore. A boiling hot day so the going was tough. We also had an explosive nappy five minutes from the summit!