Explore Abernethy

Explore Abernethy Explore Abernethy Visitor Centre and path network

Explore Abernethy is a community led heritage and access initiative in Nethy Bridge, lying in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park in the Highlands of Scotland. Set up in 1997, it manages a 45km path network around Nethy Bridge and Abernethy Forest, as well as a visitor centre in Nethy Bridge Community Centre. It also stages events of cultural interest, including a programme of summer talks and occasional history and nature walks.

Following the success of our recent history walk in Dorback, we present a shorter, accessible walk of historical interes...
18/06/2026

Following the success of our recent history walk in Dorback, we present a shorter, accessible walk of historical interest, from Abernethy Old Kirk on Sunday, July 5th, 2pm from Abernethy Old Kirk.

15/06/2026

The next Volunteer Day is this Friday, June 19th. Sign up at cairngorms.co.uk/taking-part/volunteering/volunteering-opportunities

Explore Abernethy held a highly successful history walk on Dorback Estate yesterday. Around 40 people were welcomed by e...
15/06/2026

Explore Abernethy held a highly successful history walk on Dorback Estate yesterday. Around 40 people were welcomed by estate manager Ed Curley and listened to tales about the area's rich history from local residents Stuart, Jane, Beth and Robert as they wound their way from Dorback Lodge to the Brig o' Broon.

This Sunday. Meet at the Community Centre at 1pm to arrange shared lifts to Dorback Lodge.
12/06/2026

This Sunday. Meet at the Community Centre at 1pm to arrange shared lifts to Dorback Lodge.

The Explore Abernethy path volunteers were out again today, despite the rain, replacing and firming up marker posts alon...
04/06/2026

The Explore Abernethy path volunteers were out again today, despite the rain, replacing and firming up marker posts along some of the trails. They also removed three redundant posts and did a lot of pruning, to make the signs more visible.
The next date for volunteering is Wednesday, June 10th. If you would like to be involved, please sign up via the CNPA portal, https://cairngorms.co.uk/taking-part/volunteering/volunteering-opportunities or contact Penny or Kath at [email protected].

We have two history walks planned this summer: The first is on Sunday, June 14, from Dorback Lodge to Brig o' Broon.Then...
18/05/2026

We have two history walks planned this summer: The first is on Sunday, June 14, from Dorback Lodge to Brig o' Broon.

Then, on Sunday, July 5th, from Abernethy Old Kirk, across the Aultmore and into the woods to see the remains of a World War II timber camp. Look out for further details.

04/05/2026

The following dates have been set up for volunteering with the Explore Abernethy paths network:

Thursday, June 4th
Wednesday, June 10th
Friday, June 19th
Thursday, July 2nd
Thursday, July 16th
Wednesday, July 22nd.

Times are 10am - 3pm but tasks will vary and won't necessarily take the full day.
Would-be volunteers are strongly encouraged to book a session through the CNPA advertising portal, https://cairngorms.co.uk/taking-part/volunteering/volunteering-opportunities
Numbers are limited for each session and booking is on a first come, first served basis.
For more information, or to report issues with paths, contact [email protected].

TOMORROW!!! Sunday, April 26th. Meet outside the Community Centre at 6a,m.
25/04/2026

TOMORROW!!! Sunday, April 26th. Meet outside the Community Centre at 6a,m.

09/04/2026

A date for your diary:
Sunday, June 14th. Explore Abernethy History Walk from Dorback Lodge to Brig o' Broon with local man Stuart Black, Dorback Estate's Ed Curley and others.
Meet at 1pm at Nethy Bridge Community Centre to condense cars.

Our happy group of volunteers setting out to inspect the Explore Abernethy trails and carry out some minor sawing, loppi...
12/03/2026

Our happy group of volunteers setting out to inspect the Explore Abernethy trails and carry out some minor sawing, lopping and litter-picking. If you would like to join them, the next dates are Sundays, March 22, Wednesday, March 25 and Sunday, March 29.
Sign up on https://cairngorms.co.uk/taking-part/volunteering/volunteering opportunities
Or contact Penny or Kath at [email protected].

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