Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CULBIN FOREST
On the western side of Findhorn Bay is
Culbin Forest
(
www.culbin.org.uk
)
, a vast swathe of Scots and Corsican
pine that was planted in the 1940s to stabilise the shifting sand dunes that buried the Culbin Estate in the 17th cen-
tury. The forest is a unique wildlife habitat, supporting plants, birds and animals (such as the pine marten) that are
normally found only in ancient natural pine woods.
The forest is criss-crossed by a maze of walking and cycling trails which lead to a fantastic beach near the
mouth of Findhorn Bay, a great birdwatching spot. Check the website for more info, or pick up a leaflet from local
tourist offices.
There are two good places to eat: the
Bakehouse
(
www.bakehousecafe.co.uk
; mains
£5-10; 10am-5pm)
, an organic bakery and cafe in the village centre, and the
Blue An-
gel Cafe
(
www.blueangelcafe.co.uk
; mains £3-9; 10am-5pm;
)
, an organic and
vegetarian eatery in the Findhorn Foundation's eco-village.
