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Wildcat trail around Newtonmore, Inverness-shire

Summary

The Wildcat Trail is a circular route around Newtonmore taking in the banks of the River Spey, open heather moorland, wooded glens and lively streams.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.5 miles (10.4 km)
Walking time:
03h 15m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Newtonmore station PH20 1AL (Grid Ref NN 715 984)

lat: 57.0591696

lon: -4.1192202

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