Wildlife in Glenmore Forest Park

Glenmore Forest Park is part of the largest area of native woodland in Britain. Sitting in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, it has some of the best wildlife habitats in the UK.

Glenmore Forest Park is one of the best places to see Scottish crossbill and crested tit. These wee birds live among the trees and depend on large areas of healthy Scots pine forest. 

The woodland in the park has been around for thousands of years. Though much of it has changed because of the long history of forestry in the glen.

As well as managing the forest for timber, we’re working to restore native species as much as possible. We also make sure there’s a range of different habitats, like wet, boggy places - perfect for dragonflies and damselflies. In summer, you might see dragonflies and damselflies darting through the air along the trails from Hayfield car park.

Wildlife viewing tips

The trails from Allt Mor are great if you want to see some of the glen’s wildlife. Right by the car park at the Glenmore Visitor Centre there are usually red squirrels scampering through the trees.

Down at Loch Morlich, ducks paddle past the shore and you can watch for osprey fishing in the clean water.