Altnarie Waterfall, Bridge of Dulsie
Bridge of Dulsie is a well-known beauty spot on the River Findhorn. The river flows through a narrow granite gorge at this point and all the burns which join it form attractive cascades, the most impressive of which, on the north bank, is the Altnarie – the subject of a popular 19th-century painting. The surrounding wooded glen is largely made up of pine and birch trees, and in summer there are plenty of wild flowers around.
Take the A939 between Nairn and Grantown-on-Spey and come off at Redburn. Follow the road to Ardclach, which has a bell tower above the river with great views over the countryside (once you’ve negotiated the long flight of steps). A footpath leads down to the river and the waterfall, and you can carry on to Dulsie Bridge.
The bridge itself is well worth seeing. It was constructed in the early 18th century and is quite a feat of engineering, given the difference in level of the abutments on each side. It was originally built as part of General Wade’s network of military roads, intended to help the English army tame the Highlands.
This is a short, extremely picturesque walk in what is Winchester country - both my father and grandfather came from around here. The Findhorn, incidentally, is a good river for canoeing, with lots of white water. But you may prefer to stay on the bank! |
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Take a stroll in beautiful countryside. |
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