Reelig Glen Tall Trees Walk, Moniack
Highlands
Reelig Glen is a steep-sided wooded gorge on the Moniack Burn, a few miles west of Inverness, planted by the Fraser family of Reelig in the nineteenth century and now looked after by Forestry and Land Scotland. There is no livestock in the glen, so a dog can potter along the burn and through the shade off the lead. The Tall Trees trail heads upstream from the car park beside the burn, reaching an old stone arched bridge and grotto built by the landowner James Baillie Fraser as a famine relief scheme. Beyond it stands a grove of Douglas firs over a century old and around 50 metres tall on average, one of which, Dughall Mòr, was measured as the tallest tree in Britain. The path then climbs high above the water before dropping back to the burn and a short stretch of minor road to the car park. Adding the waymarked Upper Reelig Trail through the woods above, the walk is 3.5km with 55 metres of climbing, on easy woodland paths with a few steps.
This dog friendly walk is ideal for a short outing, with shade all the way and the burn close to the path for a drink. There is no grazing in the glen, so a steady dog can have some time off lead, but the path is popular with families, so keep your dog close when it is busy. Forestry and Land Scotland flag ticks and open water at this site, and the final section uses a minor road, so put the lead on there.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 3.5 km (2.2 miles)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 1 hr 10 min
- Walk Type
- Woodland, River, Historic
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- Moderate
- Livestock Risk
- Low
- Facilities
- No facilities listed at the car park; cafes and shops in Inverness and Beauly.
- Parking
- Reelig Forest walks car park, Forestry and Land Scotland, just before the bridge on the Moniack road off the A862.
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All dog friendly stays in HighlandsFrequently Asked Questions
Is Reelig Glen Tall Trees Walk, Moniack dog friendly?
Reelig Glen scores a solid 8/10 for dog friendliness, and it's easy to see why. The shaded woodland paths run alongside the Moniack Burn, giving dogs somewhere to drink and splash throughout the walk, and there's no livestock in the glen to worry about. It's a lovely short outing for dogs and owners alike, with some genuinely impressive scenery — including the grove of towering Douglas firs that contains the tallest tree in Britain.
Can dogs be off lead at Reelig Glen Tall Trees Walk, Moniack?
Because there's no grazing in the glen, steady dogs can enjoy some time off lead along the burn and through the woods. That said, the path is popular with families, so it's worth keeping your dog close when it's busy. You'll also want to put the lead back on for the final section, which follows a minor road back to the car park.
What should I know before visiting Reelig Glen Tall Trees Walk, Moniack with my dog?
Forestry and Land Scotland flag ticks and open water as hazards at this site, so it's worth checking your dog over after the walk and keeping an eye on them near the burn. The route is 3.5km with 55 metres of climbing on easy woodland paths with a few steps, making it manageable for most dogs. There are no facilities at the car park itself, so bring water and anything else you might need — the nearest cafes and shops are in Inverness and Beauly.
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