Burn O' Vat Signpost – Vat Burn loop from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

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Burn O' Vat Signpost – Vat Burn loop from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

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Burn O' Vat Signpost – Vat Burn loop from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

01:48

6.56km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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2.83 km

Burn O' Vat Signpost

Highlight • Forest

3.53 km

Vat Burn

Highlight • River

3.63 km

Forest Trail in Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Waterfall

Nice typical forest walk/run with waterfall included.

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4.21 km

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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4.42 km

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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5.20 km

Battle of Culblean Monument

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Battle of Culblean was fought on the 30th of November 1335, during the Second War of Scottish Independence. The Scots, led by Guardian Sir Andrew Murray, achieved victory over …

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6.56 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.87 km

2.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.61 km

2.28 km

1.68 km

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

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6°C

87 %

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Burn O' Vat Signpost – Vat Burn loop from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Burn O' Vat Signpost

Vat Burn

Forest Trail in Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Viewpoint Overlooking Loch Kinord, Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Burn O'Vat Visitor Centre

Battle of Culblean Monument

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