Glen Affric - The River Trail & Am Meallan Viewpoint, Glen Affric, The Scottish Highlands, Scotland

I really hope you enjoy this film of the gorgeous 'River Trail' and the 'Am Meallan Viewpoint Trail' in lovely Glen Affric, which is about a 30 minute drive from Drumnadrochit, Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands.
The River Trail is just one of the many beautiful walks which you can follow in Glen Affric and I'll be posting videos of many of the others in the next few weeks.
The River Trail follows a section of the River Affric amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in Scotland. There is a (paid) public car park at the start of the River Walk, which follows a gravel path for about half a mile. It's a bit uneven in places, so make sure you're wearing suitable footwear. It normally takes about half an hour to do the River Trail and about 20 minutes to climb to the magnificent Am Meallan viewpoint, which has great views of Loch Affric and Loch Beinn a' Mheadhain. It's a fairly steep, but short, walk up the Am Meallan trail to the viewpoint, so only attempt if you're in good health.
It's worth mentioning that access to the car park for the River trail is via a single-track road with passing places - so please drive very carefully. I also had no mobile phone signal while I was there.
Glen Affric has a very special place in my heart. Its Gaelic name "Gleann Afraig' means 'the glen of the dappled ford'. Its scenery is one of the most beautiful in Scotland - an incredible mix of lochs, pinewoods, rivers & mountains that offers an unrivalled landscape anywhere in the world. It's the sense of serenity and peace that I value the most. It has a spirit and a certain tranquility that makes it a place of healing and rejuvenation.
Keep your eyes peeled for Eagles, Crossbills and Pine Martens. I got incredibly lucky and saw two Pine Martens on the drive home, which was wonderful.
The Music is by Clannad and the wonderful Karen Matheson, who's one of my favourite singers of all time. She has a very beautiful voice.
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[@DavidWheaterScotland]

Hope you're all well and you enjoy this film from beautiful Glen Affric in the Scottish Highlands. I spent three magical days there and will post further videos from other trails & walks in the area soon. Thanks so much for watching. Have a lovely weekend and I'll be back soon. I have two websites now which you can contact me through - www.davidwheater.com for filming & photography and www.adventuresinscotland.uk for my tour-guiding 🙂

[@JenniferRichards-u3h]

Simply beautiful, thanks so much David. The music went so well with the lovely settings, you do really capture the atmosphere and what a bright and sunny day - you were fortunate having had so much rain recently.

[@JanetTurner-ff6zk]

Oooh come on everyone reading this. Support David, especially since KZbin have said he's not doing well. I think David's videos are great.

[@DavidWheaterScotland]

Thanks Janet, that’s really kind of you 😀 I really try to ignore the numbers & the pressure by YT, but the frustration I have just now is that YT isn’t notifying subscribers when I publish a video. My wife & my sister have both said they’re not notified when I publish a new video and it’s really disappointing, especially when people have subscribed. But never mind. I will never stop filming all the things I love and accept the things I cannot change in this new world of technology! Have a wonderful weekend, all the best, David

[@JanetTurner-ff6zk]

@@DavidWheaterScotland oh, I received a notification hopefully YT have changed their minds. Greetings from a very windy London.

[@harrylinsdell8114]

Time after time you produce such amazing videos,deserve far more better views.if only people knew

[@DavidWheaterScotland]

Thanks Harry, that’s very kind of you. I really do all the filming for the love of it, but it would be nice to be able to have more time to make better one’s. But I’ll persevere and hopefully one day I’ll be able to dedicate more time to it. As always, thanks for watching and all your support. Warmest best wishes & thanks, David 🙂

[@tammyritchey8152]

Absolutely beautiful as always, thank you.

[@DavidWheaterScotland]

Hi Tammy, thanks so much for watching, I really appreciate it. Hope to have a few more out soon which I hope you’ll enjoy too. All the best & thanks, David 😀

[@mariechristine0343]

So beautiful. On dit que ce glen est l'un des plus beau, mais tout est beau dans cette nature écossaise. Merci pour ces très belles images et cette agréable balade.

[@DavidWheaterScotland]

Thanks so much for watching Marie and all your very kind words, I really appreciate it. It really is a magical place and I hope to visit again soon. Warmest best wishes & thanks, David 😀

[@gabilang8407]

Oh boy : Glen Affric , many happy memorys ! Thank you David and greets from Hamburg

[@JanetTurner-ff6zk]

@@gabilang8407 Hamburg! Fabulous city, I lived there for 10 years, wonderful.

[@DavidWheaterScotland]

Hi Gabi, thanks so much for watching, really appreciate it. It’s a wonderful part of Scotland and I hope it brought back a few good memories 😀 Have a lovely weekend, all the best, David

[@pandorabox82]

What a gorgeous trail! And it looks like you had the perfect day for filming - the sky is so blue against the clouds!

[@DavidWheaterScotland]

Thanks Stephanie, hope you’re well. Yes, it’s such a special place. I had the place to myself and it was so peaceful. The clouds looked fantastic that evening and the rain & the rainbows were really beautiful. I’m hoping to go back in September and discover a few more trails. Thanks so much for watching. Hope all is well and you’re enjoying your music and Knitting. I’ve come off Instagram, so I’m missing seeing all your lovely creations. Take care & have a lovely week. Best wishes, David 😃

[@Annie4Always]

Spectacular! Glen Affric is absolutely beautiful! Truly breathtaking! So peaceful & tranquil! I had never heard of this stunning area until now! Yet it is one of the most captivating places you have shared thus far. Also, your filming & footage is outstanding as always! It would have been delightful to join you there, as you sat by the River Bank drinking in the beauty of this magnificent Glen & raising your arms in Praise to the Lord for the blessings He brings through this beautiful place! What a joy that would be! Thank you for sharing another delightful experience in this wonderful Glen! Blessings to you David!

[@DavidWheaterScotland]

Awww… thanks so much Annie, that’s very sweet of you and much appreciated. Yes, it really is the most wonderful place and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, albeit a short one. If I’m honest, I am a bit shy of filming myself, but I think having someone in the films does help 😀 I’m currently editing a few more trails from the glen which I hope to have out in the next couple of weeks. Thanks again for all your kind words & support. Have a lovely weekend. Warmest best wishes & thanks, David 😀

[@Annie4Always]

@@DavidWheaterScotland My pleasure David! So glad you enjoyed your stay! I can certainly see why. It's so beautiful there! Thanks for sharing the beauty with us! Have a great weekend too! 🌻🌞🌳

[@Lee-yt1lm]

Thankyou David for another of your beautiful videos👌 Always a pleasure to watch😊 Kind regards Lee and Frank

[@DavidWheaterScotland]

Hi Lee & Frank, thanks so much for watching, it’s much appreciated. I should have some more from this lovely area out soon. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Best wishes & thanks, David 😀

[@carolalexander-rt4yy]

Fantastic video David!! Incredible countryside and that rainbow!!! Keep filming, I look forward to seeing more!!

[@DavidWheaterScotland]

Thanks so much Carol - that's so kind of you & much appreciated :-) It's an amazingly beautiful part of the country and I was so lucky that evening to have the place to myself. Hope to have a few more out soon and a guide to Dunfermline. Hope you're having a great week and thanks so much for watching :-) All the best, David

[@SCOTTISH-ACE]

Ohhhh looks soo peaceful there love the scenery there great vid David sooo calming

[@DavidWheaterScotland]

Thanks so much Alan, I’m so glad you found it peaceful & calming. It’s a wonderful place to relax and enjoy nature & beautiful scenery - good for mind, body & soul. Hope to have a few more videos out soon and I’m working on a guide to Dunfermline which should be out this month. Hope work is going well and you have a great week. All the best, David 😀

[@SCOTTISH-ACE]

@DavidWheaterScotland thanks David yea on weeks break from work so no bad glad to see u well 😀

[@Swiftfilmsuk]

This place is beautiful! You have captured it so well with some amazing shots and you have inspired me to go. Thank you so much for this video. I hope all is well with you David 🙂

[@DavidWheaterScotland]

Hi Richard, so glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your very kind words, which I always deeply appreciate. I had a brilliant time there and I know you’d love it too. The scenery is just spectacular. I had a lot of fun filming, and it’s nice to have something to look back on. I’ve got a few more trails to edit which I hope to have up soon - just got to get my head down and get them done! Hope your half marathon went well and can’t wait to see where your table turns up next 😄 Take care & catch up with you soon. All the best, David

[@JanetTurner-ff6zk]

Hi David, many moons ago I and my family went to Glen Affric whilst we were camping at Drumnadrochit. That is such a beautiful glen. You've certainly captured it well with the forest, river and the wildflowers looked so perfect. Loved the reflection in the loch. It certainly would be worth going back there. So thanks for sharing. Oh btw you didn't see any ospreys did you. There are apparently some in that area.

[@DavidWheaterScotland]

Thanks so much Janet, really appreciate you watching & all your kind words. I’m so glad you’ve visited - it’s a magical place. I didn’t see any Ospreys this visit, but I did see two Pine Martens, which was amazing! I’m currently editing videos of the other trails which I hope to have up soon. Thanks again for all your kind support. Warmest best wishes & thanks, David 😀

[@JanetTurner-ff6zk]

@@DavidWheaterScotland pine martens, my favourite wild animal, they're just lovely to watch.