There are no waymarked routes in the wood, but the track on the southern side of Loch Arkaig takes you through enchanting broadleaf woodland with large veteran beech and oak trees on either side, to an old house at Invermaille, once used by shepherds.
This house is managed as a bothy by the Mountain Bothies Association. The more adventurous walker can use this route to access the upper reaches of Glen Mallie and the mountains beyond.
As part of the restoration of Loch Arkaig Pine Forest, non-native trees are being removed from the Glen Mallie Forest between 2021 and 2026. In order to accommodate the transport of the timber, the White Bridge over the River Arkaig and the Glen Mallie track has been upgraded. Non-native trees will be removed from Glen Mallie every year between 2021 and 2026. Non-native trees will be removed from the Gusach every year between 2022 and 2025.
To avoid the bird breeding season, no tree felling will be carried out in any year between 1 April and 31 August. We are working with our neighbouring forest managers to coordinate timber haulage on the road so that the number of lorries is as low as possible in any period.
There will be safety signage in place along the track, please follow the advice and be patient throughout this time.