Map 2 Findhorn River to Carrbridge/Dochan Woods













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On the south side of the Findhorn River the track continues to follow the path of the river.  After about 2 miles Ballachroden Lodge (shooting and fishing) appears on the right. Carry on along the track for another mile until you come to two semi-derelict farm buildings, one on either side of the track.  Take the first track on the right past these buildings up into the moorland.  (The tracks across the moors are well kept (for shooting purposes) and easy to follow. However, the easy nature of these to the foot may make you walk too fast up some of the step short climbs; so take it easy.)  The track climbs steeply out of the valley then follows the contours of the hills for about a mile.  Take the first track right, across ‘Carn na Squabaich’ and down to the first shooting hut. This hut looks very similar to a pigeon fancier’s coop.  Nice spot for lunch however, next to Allt an t Slugain Mhoir (burn).  Here the track forks.  Take the track to the right and in front of you a long straight climb emerges past Carn a Gharbh-ghlaic to your left.  The track then descends into another valley and to a red shooting hut.  Do not take the track that leads to the hut, walk past and on crossing a burn take the next track right.  You might spot more Red Kites here as well as many grouse, Painted Lady butterfiles and Meadow Pipits. After about 400 metres you cross the burn once more. Take the track to the left up the hill towards Leac an Dainh.  Half way up the hill the track turns sharp left and down to another burn.  In front of you is a small cone-shaped stony hill. The track curves behind the summit of this hill then straightens out once more past  Cnapen a Chore Odhair Bhy up to your left.  The track then continues to climb steadily to the highest point across the moors, the craggy Creagnah-lolaire.  At the top of the climb there is another shooting hut up to the right.  The track then takes a windy decent for about a mile.  Here you come to a T-junction.  Take the left track and after another ¼ mile take a further left.  You should soon pass a green shooting hut with village cricket pavilion overtones on your left.  After another ¼ mile or so take a right and follow the track down the shallow valley to Auchterteang Farmhouse. Go through the farm and continue to follow the now concrete track until it joins the B9007 to Forres.  Here turn right and walk along the road through the snow gate to the junction with the A938.  At the junction turn right and take the road, keeping to the verge into Carrbridge. Be careful on certain sections of this road as the verge disappears at times.  In the heart of the village take the B9153 over the Dulnain River.  To your right you will see the ruined old stone bridge from which the village name is derived.  Follow the path along this road for just a mile or so until you see a way-sign directing you to the Boat of Garten through Docharn Woods.