Glen Feshie Drove Road

From Feshiebridge the route enters the lower glen and crosses the River Feshie on the pony bridge near NN 851 964. The older bridge at Carnachuin was swept away in 2009. Beyond the crossing, the path follows the east side of the river beneath the steep crags and screes of Creag na Gaibhre, through Scots pine and open clearings. Expect a mix of track and rough path rather than a uniform surfaced trail.

Ruigh Aiteachain bothy is a useful landmark in the pinewood before the glen narrows and the surrounding crags become more prominent. The route then climbs toward open, exposed country on the Feshie–Geldie watershed. The landscape changes from sheltered trees to broad moor and mountain slopes; in poor visibility, this upper section demands confident navigation.

At the Eidart, use the bridge several hundred metres upstream from the confluence. The lower ford near the meeting of the rivers can become dangerous quickly when water rises, and there is no easy upstream alternative there. Smaller side streams can also require fording. After the Eidart, the line turns toward the Geldie and a mapped ford; its digital geometry breaks for about 23 m at that crossing. Water levels and the exact safe line can change, so check conditions before leaving and do not enter fast or rising water.

Beyond the high crossing, the route joins the rough track along the Geldie Burn, then follows the estate road toward the Glen Tilt path and White Bridge. This final stretch is more open and less sheltered than the forested approach, and it adds several kilometres after the watershed. White Bridge is about 4.5 km west of Linn of Dee. The walk ends there; the extra distance to Linn of Dee is a separate continuation, not part of this route.

Ruigh Aiteachain is a mountain bothy, not a staffed stop or a source of food or water. It has a stove and compost toilet; use only the wood provided and do not light outdoor fires. Much of the route is shown as a road on Roy’s 1747–55 military survey, although the mapped approach then came from Ruthven. The present crossing from Feshiebridge follows the later route through Glen Feshie.

The start is Feshiebridge car park, reached from the B9152 via Kincraig and the road across Feshiebridge. This is a long through-walk, so leave a vehicle or arrange a pickup at White Bridge. There is no food or water service on the crossing; plan to carry what you need. Dogs may accompany walkers under Scotland’s access rules, but keep them under control around livestock and wildlife and assess whether they can manage the fords.