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Insh
Marshes is an outstanding wetland of International importance
covering around 1000 hectares of the floodplain of the
River Spey between Kingussie and Kincraig. It is the most
important floodplain mire in the UK primarily due to its
unspoilt character. |
The
reserve is also renowned for the number and variety of
breeding waders and wildfowl, its population of wintering
whooper swans and graylag geese, as well as its rich diversity
of plants and insects. The importance of the site is reflected
in its many nature conservation designations. With the
Cairngorms as the backdrop, the site is scenically magnificent. |
Visitor
facilities include car park, information viewpoint (now wheelchair accessible) and
two birdwatching hides with views across the marshes. There
are also three circular nature trails of between one and
three miles in length, each accessible from the B970.
The
Invertromie trail starts at the car park.
The Lynachlaggan
trail starts just east of Insh village.
The Loch Insh
wood trail starts opposite Insh House guesthouse. |
| DIRECTIONS |
| RSPB
Car park, information viewpoint and hides are 3 km from Kingussie
on the B970 beyond Ruthven Barracks. The nearest railway
station and bus stop is Kingussie. |
| OPENING
HOURS |
Access to facilities is open at all times.
Monthly guided walks, led by one of the wardens, take place April to August inclusive.
For details of these and other events please contact the reserve office or visit the RSPB website (above).
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| PRICES |
| Attendance
on guided walks Adult - £ 5.00 | Child
- free|
RSPB - £2.00. |
