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“You’d be pushed to find a more soul-stirring landscape in Scotland”: walking in Beinn Eighe
It isn’t only climbers who get misty-eyed about the awe-inspiring mountains and ancient pinewoods of Britain’s first national nature reserve, created 75 years ago.
TL;DR
- Beinn Eighe NNR, Britain's first, celebrates its 75th anniversary.
- The reserve boasts ancient Caledonian pinewoods, notably Coille na Glas Leitir.
- Restoration efforts have increased woodland cover by over 40% through deer management and tree planting.
- Mountain and woodland trails provide accessible routes for visitors to experience the landscape.
- The area around Loch Maree and the Torridon hills offers further opportunities for exploration and stunning views.