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Abernethy Forest and Ryvoan circuit

Near Boat of Garten

Abernethy Forest is the largest area of natural forest in the UK, directly descended from the ancient forest of Caledon. This fine circuit takes in a huge swathe of magnificent pinewoods, from the heart of the forest right up to the tree line and beyond.

Terrain - Mostly good forest tracks, with a couple of kilometres of rough, pathless moorland.

Grade 3

Distance 16km (9.9 miles)

Ascent 336m (1102ft)