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View of Loch Kinord Crannog – Kinord Cross loop from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

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View of Loch Kinord Crannog – Kinord Cross loop from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

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View of Loch Kinord Crannog – Kinord Cross loop from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

01:40

6.30km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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37 m

Burn O'Vat Visitor Centre

Highlight • Trail

The visitor centre explains the formation and folklore surrounding the Burn O'Vat pothole and valley. There is a toilet and car park here.

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844 m

Viewpoint Overlooking Loch Kinord, Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The viewpoint can be visited on a circular loop to the Vat from the visitor centre. Good views towrds the loch.

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2.42 km

This ancient settlement, complete with hut circles and a carefully laid out field system, is set on a neck of land between Loch Davan and Loch Kinord and is part of the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve.

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3.09 km

Little Ord

Forest

4.34 km

View of Loch Kinord Crannog

Highlight • Lake

Here there is a clear view across to the man made island that was once a crannog. An information board provides some further detail.

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4.75 km

Kinord Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

An ancient carved stone, easily spotted in a small fenced off area along the lower path. Information board too. Just above on the hill there is a bench to enjoy the views of the loch.

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4.76 km

Kinord Cross, Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Historical Site

5.03 km

Kinord Cross

Highlight • Religious Site

Kinord Cross is a beautifully carved cross slab which dates to the end of the Pictish era, most likely sometime in the 9th century. One side of the kite-shaped stone …

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6.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.20 km

2.23 km

657 m

204 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

2.40 km

480 m

247 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 23 June

24°C

9°C

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View of Loch Kinord Crannog – Kinord Cross loop from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Burn O'Vat Visitor Centre

Viewpoint Overlooking Loch Kinord, Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Old Kinord Ruins

View of Loch Kinord Crannog

Kinord Cross

Kinord Cross, Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Kinord Cross

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