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How to get here

By train

Kingussie station is a 0.9 mile (1.5 km) walk away.

By bus

The nearest bus stop is in Kingussie, a 0.9 mile (1.5 km) walk away.

By road

From A9, take exit to Kingussie. Follow B970 south from village towards, and then beyond, Ruthven Barracks. Reserve entrance is 1 km to the east of the barracks.

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Other ways to get to the reserve

From Aviemore, take the B9152 south-west to Kincraig. There are opportunities to see ospreys in spring and summer from Kincraig church (grid ref: NH835054). Join the B970 and head south-west towards Insh village and Kingussie. The reserve entrance is 2.8 miles (4.5 km) south-west of Insh village and 0.6 mile (1 km) to the east of Ruthven Barracks.

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Where is it?

  • Lat/lng: 57.07295,-4.02225
  • Grid reference: NN775998
  • Nearest town: Kingussie, Highland
  • County: Highland
  • Country: Scotland

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Note: Some reserves are not served directly by public transport and, in these cases, a nearby destination (from which you may need to walk or take a taxi or ferry) may be offered.