Glen Feshie Walk to Ruigh Aiteachain

This walk scores a well-earned 9 out of 10 for dog friendliness on Wildpack Collective. The route follows a mostly level estate track with no stiles, the bothy at the end welcomes dogs inside, and the whole glen has a relaxed, unhurried feel that suits dogs and their owners alike.

Open access land means dogs can run off lead through the pinewoods for much of the route. The main exception is spring and early summer — between April and July you should keep dogs on the lead to protect ground-nesting birds, including capercaillie, which lek in the area. Red deer are present throughout the year too, so it's worth having reliable recall before letting your dog loose.

The walk is around six kilometres each way from the small Achlean car park, so plan for a 12-kilometre round trip in total. There are two small stream crossings along the route which are usually easy but can run high after heavy rain, and there are no facilities at the trailhead or the bothy, so bring plenty of water for both you and your dog. The nearest toilets, shops and cafes are back at Kincraig or Feshiebridge.