 | | | | | 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: | [email protected] | | 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. | | 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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