Kerloch Summit Cairn – Knockburn Loch loop from Moss-side Wood

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Kerloch Summit Cairn – Knockburn Loch loop from Moss-side Wood

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Kerloch Summit Cairn – Knockburn Loch loop from Moss-side Wood

04:42

15.4km

520m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

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4.83 km

View of Mid Hill Wind Farm

Highlight • Structure

Excellent views out towards Mid Hill Wind Farm from the vantage point on a slight detour from the initial path up Kerloch

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5.18 km

Kerloch Summit Cairn

Highlight • Summit

Expansive views to Banchory, Bennachie, Clachnaben, and more.

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10.6 km

High Stile Over Deer Fence

Highlight • Structure

A high stile over a deer fence - several wooden steps, hard to pass while carrying a bike, especially e-bike

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15.1 km

Knockburn Loch

Highlight • Rest Area

Great open water sports venue, sporting & Conference facility.
Knockburn Loch is set in the heart of Deeside and offers a complete sports experience with a first class venue for …

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15.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

1.17 km

668 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

680 m

485 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

11°C

7°C

81 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Kerloch Summit Cairn – Knockburn Loch loop from Moss-side Wood

View of Mid Hill Wind Farm

Kerloch Summit Cairn

High Stile Over Deer Fence

Knockburn Loch

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