Dog-friendly camping in Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Explore nature’s remarkable handiwork at this nature reserve within the Cairngorms.

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Dog-friendly camping in Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve guide

When to go

Spring and winter are the best times to visit for birdwatching. In spring, summer visitors, such as swallows and willow warblers, return from their winter homes while in winter you may see flocks of finches, tufted ducks, greylag geese, goldeneyes and the occasional otter. However, the reserve is a year-round attraction. Ospreys are sometimes spotted in summer and, in autumn, the landscape blazes with rich colors. Note that the visitor center is usually closed for a few weeks over Christmas and New Year.

Know before you go

  • This nature reserve is important for wildlife so visitors should visit responsibly, following the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Be especially careful around breeding birds on the lochs from April through July
  • You’ll find panels in the Visitor Centre that provide details about how the different elements of the reserve evolved, from the glaciers that carved the landscape to the formation of lochs and bogs. 
  • The closest bus stop is in Dinnit, four miles (6.5 kilometres) away.
  • Trails are clearly marked and depart from the car park

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