The Wildcat Trail is a 10km waymarked path encircling the village of Newtonmore,in the Cairngorms National Park. The Trail passes along the banks of three separate rivers, including the Spey, across moorland & through areas of well-established and more recently planted trees. It goes through a gorge and past a beautiful waterfall. There are magnificent views of the Cairngorm and Monadhliath Mountains from many sections of the path.  The path was named The Wildcat Trail because of the long association of Newtonmore and the surrounding area with the Scottish Wildcat. The animal is known to breed and live in the area, and Clan Chattan and Clan Macpherson have the Scottish Wildcat as their emblem. There are interpretative plaques sited at various viewpoints round the Trail.  The path is accessible to the reasonably fi t. There are stiles and gates to negotiate and you may encounter stock where the Trail crosses crofting land Find out more here Website copyright; Newtonmore Community Woodland & Development Trust
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