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| | Abernethy Forest -
Visitor Guide |
| Address: | Boat
of Garten, Near Aviemore, Highlands, Scotland. |
| Postcode:
| PH25 3EF |
| Telephone: | 01479
831476 - Osprey Centre
01479 812498 - Pine Marten Watch |
| e-mail: | abernethy@rspb.org.uk |
| Key attractions: | Bird
watching. Forest trails. |
| Essential
kit: | Binoculars (can be hired on site). |
| Nature watching: | The
best time to visit Abernethy is April to July to see birds, plants and insects.
RSPB Dawn Safaris start in the spring - contact RSPB
for details. June is a great time to see the Pine Martens from the hide. |
| Access: | Access
to Osprey centre is 350 m from car park along a wide, stone path with a short
section of 1:15 gradient. A ramp gives access to the centre. A number of different
height viewing slots provide excellent views of nesting ospreys. Adapted toilet
25 m from Osprey Centre car park. Special facilities for visually impaired visitors.
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| Getting there: | By
car - 16 km east of Aviemore between the villages of Boat of Garten and Nethybridge
off the B970. Follow the RSPB Osprey signs (in season). By train - Aviemore 10
miles. |
| Opening times: | All
year round. The reserve is open at all times. The Osprey Centre is open daily
from early April to mid May from 5.30am to 8pm. |
| Charges: | Forest
open free of charge. Osprey Centre - adults £2.50; children 50p; concessions
£1.50. Telescopes and binoculars are available to use.
Caperwatch
- adults £3; children free. Pine Marten Hide - expect to pay about
£15.
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