This reserve in the Scottish Highlands features a stunning glen carved by the River Roy, surrounded by ancient Caledonian forest and heather-covered moorland. The area is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including red deer, golden eagles, and peregrine falcons. Visitors can explore the reserve's many trails, including a scenic route along the river and a more challenging hike to the summit of Creag a' Chuirn. The reserve's unique landscape is shaped by its complex geology, with exposed rock formations and sparkling waterfalls adding to the area's natural beauty.
Amazing glen . Stunning & breathtaking view's everywhere you look. Beautiful river which runs through the glen. Lots of sheep in the glen just wondering around. So peaceful and relaxing place. A place you could visit over and over again. A Perfect place to walk and explore any time of the year. Plenty of areas to park in your camper van , or even do some wild camping. There is a car park as well.
Very quiet and calm glen without any other people. This is how Scotland must have been before the hordes of tourist invaded. The valley is also geologically important, even Darwin visited the "parallel streets".
I witnessed breathtaking beauty on a clear sunny day. Yhe valley and hills were magnificent! The three mile drive on the one carriage road was time well invested. The 'Parallel Roads' were explained on two signboards at the viewpoint.
Visited in the rain, nice views but not much else here.
Such a wonderful area along the well surfaced, single track road (plenty of passing places) from Roybridge. The views from the raised parking area are amazing. There's a detailed description of the natural history of the surrounding Glen and the glacial origins for the "Parallel Roads". You can easily see these enormous markings standing out on the the distant hillsides. They are the ancient shorelines left behind as the glacier moved along in stages and caused water levels to rise and fall as it cut off the escape of the rivers to the surrounding Lochs and sea. Quite a spectacle as you stand there realizing you'd be a couple of hundred metres underwater at the time the glacier. Keep your eyes peeled for deer, as my wife spotted some in the distance across the Glen. Well worth a trip out along the road to this beautiful Nature Reserve.
Visited with friends to see the "Parallel Roads"; the sense of scale imparted is immense. Billions of litres of water held back by glacial ice, released in stages over many years. We are insignificant in the great scheme of things...
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Dogs allowed
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Amazing glen . Stunning & breathtaking view's everywhere you look. Beautiful river which runs through the glen. Lots of sheep in the glen just wondering around. So peaceful and relaxing place. A place you could visit over and over again. A Perfect place to walk and explore any time of the year. Plenty of areas to park in your camper van , or even do some wild camping. There is a car park as well.
Very quiet and calm glen without any other people. This is how Scotland must have been before the hordes of tourist invaded. The valley is also geologically important, even Darwin visited the "parallel streets".
I witnessed breathtaking beauty on a clear sunny day. Yhe valley and hills were magnificent! The three mile drive on the one carriage road was time well invested. The 'Parallel Roads' were explained on two signboards at the viewpoint.
Visited in the rain, nice views but not much else here.
Such a wonderful area along the well surfaced, single track road (plenty of passing places) from Roybridge. The views from the raised parking area are amazing. There's a detailed description of the natural history of the surrounding Glen and the glacial origins for the "Parallel Roads". You can easily see these enormous markings standing out on the the distant hillsides. They are the ancient shorelines left behind as the glacier moved along in stages and caused water levels to rise and fall as it cut off the escape of the rivers to the surrounding Lochs and sea. Quite a spectacle as you stand there realizing you'd be a couple of hundred metres underwater at the time the glacier. Keep your eyes peeled for deer, as my wife spotted some in the distance across the Glen. Well worth a trip out along the road to this beautiful Nature Reserve.
Visited with friends to see the "Parallel Roads"; the sense of scale imparted is immense. Billions of litres of water held back by glacial ice, released in stages over many years. We are insignificant in the great scheme of things...
