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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

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

02:28

6.29km

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: April 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Glenmore National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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186 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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264 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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1.57 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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3.13 km

Herdsman's Hill

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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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5.12 km

Trail through Glenmore National Nature Reserve

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Nice easy walk, not too challenging.

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6.29 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.54 km

1.18 km

411 m

137 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

1.18 km

377 m

153 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

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9°C

38 %

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