Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Train Station

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3.35 km

Calder Gorge

This is a lovely section of trail where the River Calder plunges through a series of small waterfalls. The path here forms a part of Newtonmore's Wildcat Trail, a 6-mile …

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3.80 km

The Pilot Township, Glen Banchor

One of eight townships in Glen Banchor that disappeared due to clearances.

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3.89 km

Newtonmore Community Woodland Trust – Glen Banchor

Glen Banchor is named after the river's bend and comparison to an animal's horn.

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6.73 km

View of Creag Dhubh

Seen from the Wildcat Trail. A wonderful hill - well worth the effort to climb it. Accessible via a trackless climb from Biallaid or via a rough track/path from Creaghdubh Lodge

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7.08 km

Allt Lairaidh Waterfall

The Allt Lairaidh is a pretty stream that cascades down from the high ground of the Monadhliath. It finishes its journey by emptying into the majestic River Spey. The trail …

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7.39 km

Wildcat Trail Along Allt Lairaidh

Encircling the village of Newtonmore is the fantastic Wildcat Trail. Around 6 miles (10 km) long, it rewards with sumptuous Cairngorm scenery, waterfalls, a river gorge and there are a …

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8.38 km

The Wildcat Trail Information Plaque

The Wildcat Trail is a route around Newtonmore following the banks of the River Spey, open moors, wooded glens and babbling brooks etc. The trail can be done in its …

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10.0 km

Wildcat Trail Along the River Spey

One of Scotland's greatest rivers, the Spey is rich in both natural beauty and history. It's the eighth longest river in the UK and is Scotland's fastest flowing too. It …

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11.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.72 km

1.07 km

676 m

529 m

517 m

466 m

231 m

Surfaces

8.81 km

1.26 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Wildcat trail from Newtonmore loop — Cairngorms National Park

Calder Gorge

The Pilot Township, Glen Banchor

Newtonmore Community Woodland Trust – Glen Banchor

View of Creag Dhubh

Allt Lairaidh Waterfall

Wildcat Trail Along Allt Lairaidh

The Wildcat Trail Information Plaque

Wildcat Trail Along the River Spey

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