- The Cabrach Trust, Inverharroch, Lower Cabrach, AB54 4EU
- Telephone: 01466 702103
- hello@cabrachtrust.org
The Cabrach Trust
The Discovery Trail combines a 2km all ability pathway around the perimeter edge of Inverharroch Farm, home of The Cabrach Trust. Along the trail there are views of the Lower Cabrach, a wildflower meadow and nature hide.
The trail meanders from the Old Smiddy, along the River Charroch and beside the River Deveron, it then continues on along the Blackwater River to the Blackwater Bridge where you will find the perfect spot for a picnic.
Parking is available at the Acorn Centre Car Park.
The trail provides opportunities for volunteering activities, school engagement, rural skills training, and additional events and is open all year round to visitors and the community.
The trail was officially opened to the public by the Lord of Lieutenant of Banffshire in June 2022.
The meadow was created by families of volunteers in 2021, using a traditional Scottish wet meadow mix and Mavisbank. Now that the meadow is semi-established you can see an abundance of Yellow Rattle, Oxeye Daisy, Sneezewort, Marsh Thistle, Meadow Buttercup, Tufted Hair Grass to name but a few.
The meadow was sown to invigorate the area and provide natural habitats for invertebrates, birds and insects.
Within the wildflower meadow, there are two nature ponds with pond dipping platforms. Pond dipping equipment is available from the Trust office at Inverharroch. These ponds are beginning to rewild and attract invertebrates such as damselflies, dragonflies, water beetle and snails and amphibians, newts, frogs and toads.
Supported by Trees for Life, The Woodland Trust and The Queens Green Canopy a planting programme extending to 3000 native, broadleaf trees has been undertaken. Further riparian planting is planned to restore the bank for the River Deveron and Blackwater.
A mix of Alder, Ash, Beech, BirchWillow, Blackthorn, Elder, Hawthorn, Willow, Oak and Rowan are now in their second year of growth as saplings.
Sitting on the Bank of the River Deveron is the nature hide, ideal for families, bird and nature spotters, photographers and artists, or just to sit in the peace and tranquility to watch the world go by.
The hide facilitates education and corporate visits throughout the year and is open to the public all year round.
The trail is a great place to exercise your dog, away from roads and largely, livestock. A dog bin is provided at the beginning of the trail, just along from the entrance gate. Please be aware of other trail users and keep your dog under control at all times for the enjoyment of everyone.
Parking is available at the Acorn Centre Car Park. The trail head is a short walk from the Car Park. Please be mindful that although the road is not busy, it is in use and there is not a path.
The nearest toilet facilities are at the EDF Dorenell Ranger Visitor Centre, beside Barrel Creations. This is just a short walk or drive over the Blackwater Bridge to the right.
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