Introduction
This evening, I am reporting on a hike around the Nethy Bridge region in the Scottish Highlands.
In favourable weather conditions the hike covered a route from Glenmore to Nethy Bridge via Lochan Uaine and Ryvoan Bothy.
Information and images recording the Nethy Bridge hike.
Green Lochan ( A lochan is a small loch or lake)
The hike took place in the beautiful Strathspey region of the Highlands of Scotland. The village of Nethy Bridge provides outdoor enthusiasts with access to all corners of the Cairngorms National Park.
Nethy Bridge is located roughly midway between the popular destinations of Aviemore and Grantown-on-Spey. The village provides a full range of accommodation including hotels, bed and breakfasts, self-catering and hostels. There is easy access to a vast range of activities throughout the area.
The name ‘Nethy’ is derived from the Gaelic Neitheach and apparently translates as ‘the pure one’. The River Nethy is one of the main tributaries of the River Spey.
Cairngorms National Park
Against the backdrop of the Cairngorm Mountains and surrounded by hundreds of acres of forest, Nethy Bridge is situated in the Cairngorms National Park.
The Snow Roads
Nethy Bridge is 5 miles from Grantown on Spey which provides access to the Snow Roads. This route traverses the highest public road in Britain. The minor road from Nethy Bridge to Tomintoul gives amazing vistas of the Northern Cairngorms.
Rare and unusual Wildlife
The local forests are home to interesting wildlife. Here are Red Squirrels, Crested Tits, Crossbills and Capercaillie, to the rarely spotted Pine Martens and even rarer Wild Cat. There are also rare flowers like the sweet-scented Twinflower and a tiny orchid called Creeping Ladies Tresses.
Ryvoan Bothy (A bothy is a basic shelter, usually left unlocked and available for anyone to use free of charge.)
Highlands landscape with snow-capped Cairngorms in distance.
More information for the visitor
Information on many aspects of Scotland can be found in the Visitors’ Guide to Scotland. This publication is available via hard copy and Kindle. The ISBN is 978-1-9161332-0-4.