Glen Feshie Walk to Ruigh Aiteachain

At a Glance

Distance

12.5 km (7.8 miles)

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

3 hr 15 min

Walk Type

Forest, River, Woodland

Route Type

Out and Back

Off Lead Potential

High

Livestock Risk

Low

Facilities

None on site; the bothy has a fire but no services. Nearest shops, toilets and cafes at Kincraig or Feshiebridge.

Parking

Small informal car park at the end of the Glen Feshie public road, space for roughly a dozen vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Glen Feshie Walk to Ruigh Aiteachain dog friendly?

  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.

• Can dogs be off lead at Glen Feshie Walk to Ruigh Aiteachain?

  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.

• What should I know before visiting Glen Feshie Walk to Ruigh Aiteachain with my dog?

  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.

Achlean car park, Glen Feshie

57.0560, -3.8927