Moderate 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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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.35 km

Calder Gorge

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Allt Lairaidh Waterfall

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