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Lossie Forest

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Lossie Forest is a pine-clad coastal forest in Moray with plenty of walking trails.

Going from Lossiemouth towards Kingston, you will also find historic WWII pillboxes here and cycle paths to explore. Parking is free and there are toilets.

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The Daily for 31 October, from Scotland with love. A ring of standing stones set among mist and autumn birch
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Places to stay near Lossie Forest, and when each is next free.

The timber cabin lit at dusk against a pink sky, a hot tub steaming on the deck beside two chairs.Callie Bothy
  • Sleeps 2
  • In Pluscarden
  • 4 miles from Lossie Forest
Free 31 Oct – 3 NovThe Gatehouse, MorayshireThe Gatehouse
  • Sleeps 4
  • In Elgin
  • 6 miles from Lossie Forest
Check datesA yellow-harled tower house with battlements flies a flag above conical yew trees and a lawn.Innes House
  • Sleeps 38
  • In Elgin
  • 6 miles from Lossie Forest
Check datesA white harled farmhouse with a slate roof and chimneys stands amid greenery under a blue sky.Viewfield Farmhouse
  • Sleeps 8
  • In Elgin
  • 6 miles from Lossie Forest
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