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River Affric – Dog Falls loop from Cannich

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River Affric – Dog Falls loop from Cannich

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River Affric – Dog Falls loop from Cannich

03:57

36.2km

440m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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7.45 km

Glen Affric Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

Awesome views up Glen Affric and across to the surrounding mountains from this point off the main track.

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7.57 km

View of Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin and Glen Affric

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy stunning views into Glen Affric from this viewpoint above the dam. Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin extends into the distance, surrounded by Munros and well-restored ancient Caledonian Pine forest, the largest of its type in Scotland.

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9.63 km

Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Encircled by lovely Scots pine and boasting fine Highland scenery, Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin is a gorgeous body of water. A minor road runs along its northern shore, while forestry …

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18.0 km

View of River Affric from Car Park

Highlight • River

The car park at the western end of the road, you can't drive any further west. The viewpoint from the car park, looking either way up or down the valley, is great.

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30.0 km

River Affric

Highlight • Natural

Wild nature

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30.5 km

Dog Falls

Highlight • Forest

The Dog Falls are best viewed from this natural platform. They descend into a dramatic natural gorge, surrounded by native deciduous trees making for stunning colourful photos throughout the year.

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36.2 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

7.43 km

3.19 km

1.39 km

242 m

Surfaces

23.5 km

7.43 km

4.97 km

263 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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River Affric – Dog Falls loop from Cannich

Glen Affric Viewpoint

View of Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin and Glen Affric

Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin

View of River Affric from Car Park

River Affric

Dog Falls

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