Forest bathing at Roseisle Forest

Roseisle is a coastal pinewood on the Moray Firth between Burghead and Findhorn, planted in the 1930s and backed by a long sandy beach. Red squirrels and crested tits live in the woods, and seals and gannets are often seen offshore. Concrete blocks along the shore are left from Second World War defences. The pines give good shelter when the wind is coming off the sea.

The car park, toilets and play area are close together, so the busy part is near the entrance. Walk a little further along the sheltered woodland trails and it soon quietens, and you can finish on the beach. The ground is mostly flat and sandy underfoot. Toilets are seasonal, from April to October; outside that, Burghead and Findhorn have year-round public toilets. There is also a wildlife hide and picnic tables.