Waterside camping in Glen Roy National Nature Reserve

The Parallel Roads of Glen Roy are a striking sight in the heart of the Highlands.

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Waterside camping in Glen Roy National Nature Reserve guide

When to go

The best time to visit Glen Roy National Nature Reserve is in spring and summer when wildflowers bloom in the woodland. You may also spot red deer, ravens, buzzards and even the occasional golden eagle. Glen Roy is close to major tourist attractions such as Ben Nevis and Loch Ness and so the area is often busy with tourists from June through August—try to avoid summer weekends and make bookings in advance.

Know before you go

  • Glen Roy is best visited with your own transport. The closest public bus stop and train station are both four miles (seven kilometres) away in Roybridge and there is no sidewalk along the road.
  • You’ll find information panels in the parking lot overlooking the Parallel Roads.
  • Visitors to Scottish nature reserves should always familiarize themselves with, and take care to follow, the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

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