Tent campingTent only · up to 3 nights
About Ryvoan Pass / Abernethy Forest
Ryvoan Pass bridges the forested Glenmore side of the Cairngorms and open upland terrain beyond. Its relatively short approach makes it one of the easier entries in this dataset while still delivering a genuine backcountry atmosphere. Ryvoan Bothy is nearby and can provide basic shelter, but it is not a campsite or a guaranteed sleeping space. Choose a low-impact pitch away from the building, m...
Ryvoan Pass bridges the forested Glenmore side of the Cairngorms and open upland terrain beyond. Its relatively short approach makes it one of the easier entries in this dataset while still delivering a genuine backcountry atmosphere. Ryvoan Bothy is nearby and can provide basic shelter, but it is not a campsite or a guaranteed sleeping.
At a glance
Vehicle overnightNot included
Natural water nearbyTreatment required
Shorter walk-inGood to know
Pine forestGood to know
Mountain passGood to know
Wild camping
Access & camping
FREE &LEGALResponsible lightweight tent camping is included in Scottish access rights wherever those rights apply.
Permit Not required Cost Free Style Backpack · Pine Forest · Mountain Pass
Read access guidance
Responsible lightweight tent camping is included in Scottish access rights wherever those rights apply.
Authority: Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Restrictions: styles: backpack, pine-forest, mountain-pass difficulty: easy-moderate walk in: text: About 3–4 km from the Glenmore side. tent only: Yes vehicle overnight included: No max stay nights: 3 conditions: Small numbers and lightweight tents., Normally two or three nights maximum in one place., Keep well away from buildings and roads., Leave no trace and take litter away., Use a camping stove; follow current local fire advice., Access rights have exclusions and local restrictions can apply, so check before travel.
Evidence checked: 2026-09-15
What to expect
Facilities & approachNatural water nearbyTreatment required
ApproachAbout 3–4 km from the Glenmore side.
TerrainEasy Moderate
Wild camping — no serviced facilities confirmed.
View facilities details
toilets: Not provided
showers: Not provided
drinking water tap: Not provided
bins: Not provided
electricity: Not provided
warden: Not provided
Natural water: Nearby
Water treatment: Required
This is wild camping, not a serviced campsite. Carry in what you need and carry everything out.
Highlights
Good to know before you go
Practical guidance- Can be busy.
- Fire-sensitive vegetation.
- Mountain weather.
- Midges in calm weather.
More guidance
- Small numbers and lightweight tents.
- Normally two or three nights maximum in one place.
- Keep well away from buildings and roads.
- Leave no trace and take litter away.
- Use a camping stove; follow current local fire advice.
- Access rights have exclusions and local restrictions can apply, so check before travel.
Sources & evidence
Evidence: Reviewed structured evidence@if (HasText(wildCamping.AccessStatus)) { · FREE &LEGAL }
Checked: 2026-09-15
Authority: Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Image attribution: Scott Cormie · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Image source: Wikimedia Commons
Image licence: CC BY-SA 2.0
- Scottish Outdoor Access Code — Camping in Scotland · official_access Checked 2026-09-15
- OutdoorSCOT — Wild Camping Scotland: 25 Best Spots by Region · spot_guide Checked 2026-09-15
Weather & tides
Ryvoan Pass / Abernethy ForestWeather unavailable
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