Venue Description

In Cairngorms National Park, Glenmore is Scotland's most northerly Forest Park, with Loch Morlich at its heart. With sandy beach and gorgeous surroundings, Loch Morlich is a well worth a visit, even if you don't fancy a swim! Elsewhere in Glenmore Forest Park you'll find lots of beautiful trails to explore and sights to see - you'll can get information and advice at Glenmore Visitor centre and enjoy a break at the Forest café.

Accessibility

Glenmore Forest Park Visitor Centre: There is a slight ramp up to the main door of the visitor centre, then step-free access throughout the building. The reception area desk is medium height and is not always staffed. Loch Morlich Beach is 400m west of the Visitor Centre. Additional toilets are available at the Boathouse on the Beach. There is 1 Blue Badge parking space at Loch Morlich Beach car park.

Awards List

Loch Morlich Beach has a Rural Beach award from Keep Scotland Beautiful. Glenmore Forest Park visitor centre has 4 stars from VisitScotland, and Silver Green Tourism award.

Toilets

Step-free access; unobstructed turning space of at least 150cm x 150 cm; width of the door is 85cm (2ft 9); spatula type level flush; emergency alarm. There is a toilet block operated by FLS at the beach.It is seasonal from Easter to end October and has one RADAR toilet cubicle. Approx. 25ms from the blue badged parking area.

Staff

There are Forestry and Land Scotland and café staff onsite, any of whom are happy to help. The information desk is not always staffed, but there is always information available. The staff have mostly undergone some equality and diversity awareness training.

Assistance dog facilities

Other assistance dog facilities

Water bowls can be provided on request for assistance dogs.