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Ballater And Crathie

Loch Muick – Glasallt Falls loop from Spittal of Glenmuick

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Aberdeenshire

Ballater And Crathie

Loch Muick – Glasallt Falls loop from Spittal of Glenmuick

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Loch Muick – Glasallt Falls loop from Spittal of Glenmuick

04:22

14.9km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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73 m

Allt Darrarie

Highlight • River

Allt Darrarie, flowing down to the River Muick just below Loch Muick, by the carpark at the start of the walk around the loch

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947 m

Deer on the West Side of Loch Muick

Highlight • Forest

1.99 km

Loch Muick

Highlight • Lake

Glen Muick is part of the Balmoral Estate, Scottish holiday home to the Royal Family. You can discover lots of great walking routes in the area, plus see a variety …

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3.77 km

Loch Muick

Lake

5.12 km

View of Loch Muick and Glas-allt Shiel

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.61 km

This is an impressive 160-foot (50 m) waterfall near the head of Loch Muick. It's a steep and, in some places, challenging path to the falls. However, in fine weather, and especially after heavy rain, it's well worth the effort.

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10.2 km

View of Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.6 km

Spittal of Glenmuick

Highlight • Trail

Spittal of Glenmuick consists of just a few buildings and a tiny forest. There is a ranger station and some restrooms. If you are lucky, you might spot some deer in the meadows.

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14.6 km

Ballenard Estate Valley Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Handy wee coffee stop, and friendly staff

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14.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

385 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.55 km

5.51 km

1.29 km

527 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Loch Muick – Glasallt Falls loop from Spittal of Glenmuick

Allt Darrarie

Deer on the West Side of Loch Muick

Loch Muick

View of Loch Muick and Glas-allt Shiel

Glasallt Falls

View of Cairngorms National Park

Spittal of Glenmuick

Ballenard Estate Valley Centre

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