Glen Feshie - 1 March 2026

This was an alternative day due to a poor forecast for the planned Munros, however on parking up the wind was quite strong even in the Glen. Stela, Greg and Martyn knew that a day out in the hills was the tonic needed even if the weather persuaded them not to attempt some peaks.

Glen Feshie is “a jewel in the crown of the Cairngorms” with Scots Pine, Juniper and Birch woodland, the River Feshie with its braided water course and the surrounding hills is a magnificent place. The regeneration of the natural habitat is paying dividends under the owner, Anders Povlsen. One of the so called “Green Lairds”.The out and back route on the east side of the river crossed several burns, some more challenging than others and afforded a superb experience of the glen.

A stop was made at the Ruig Aiteachain (“Shieling of the Juniper Bush”) Bothy which has been extensively refurbished and is quite luxurious. We talked about whether this was a good thing or not. Should bothies be just very basic shelters? We also talked about some of them becoming “party houses”.

Lunch was had at the end of the woodland under a mature Scots Pine. The path can be followed all the way to the Linn of Dee, another day for that. The weather was quite good considering the forecast with little or no rain and shelter from the winds in the woods.

On the return some navigation practise was undertaken with timings and pacing.

Even though no Munros were “bagged” it was another superb day in the Highlands.

Words: Martyn. Pictures: Greg and Martyn