Ledmore and Migdale Walks

Ledmore and Migdale Woods boast a variety of easy trails as well as more challenging steep climbs.

Ledmore & Migdale is one of the largest sites owned by the Woodland Trust, encompassing Ledmore Oakwood (95 hectares/235 acres), Migdale Pinewood (144 hectares/356 acres), and Spinningdale Bog (29 hectares/71 acres).

The woods are rich in biodiversity with a vast array of plant, insect, bird and animal life, including red squirrels, which were returned to the area through a relocation project with Trees for Life.

There are several entry points around the site, giving access to a network of more than 12km (7.5 miles) of paths and tracks, allowing you to explore the woods which stretch across three distinct and craggy hills.

The track running from the main entrance (off the Fairy Glen Road) to the east end of Loch Migdale is wide and grassy, with gentle to moderate inclines. The majority of the other tracks provide moderate to strenuous walking, with some significant slopes and uneven surfaces. Please note that the paths can become wet and very slippery in winter.

From the north end of the loch at Bonar Bridge, you can take a flat there-and-back route to the head of Migdale Loch that takes around two hours in all.

The Spinningdale Burn circular walk cuts through mixed, ancient woodland to the waterside and returns through the Fairy Glen. It takes around an 1hour and 20 minutes.

There is a geocaching trail based on the life of Andrew Carnegie and his connection to the area.