Glen Quoich & Glen Lui loop from Linn of Quoich — Cairngorms National Park

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Glen Quoich & Glen Lui loop from Linn of Quoich — Cairngorms National Park

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Glen Quoich & Glen Lui loop from Linn of Quoich — Cairngorms National Park

04:56

18.2km

250m

Hiking

Embark on the Glen Quoich & Glen Lui loop, a moderate hike spanning 11.3 miles (18.2 km) with an elevation gain of 805 feet (245 metres), typically completed in 4 hours and 55 minutes. This circuit offers diverse terrain, from woodland paths and estate tracks to rough, stony sections and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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1.02 km

The Punch Bowl, Linn of Quoich

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Linn of Quoich, otherwise known as the Earl of Mar's Punch Bowl is a natural hole worn away in. a rock that was used as a punchbowl at the …

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7.01 km

Clas Fhearnaig Pass

Highlight • Lake

The Clas Fhearnaig Pass links Glen Quoich in the east with Glen Lui in the west. The high point on the pass is at about 500m which isn't a large …

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11.2 km

Linn of Dee Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

A gorgeous spot (pardon the pun) to stop and rest a while, this waterfall on the River Dee in the Mar Lodge Estate National Nature Reserve. Be careful where the …

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18.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.64 km

6.78 km

1.43 km

1.41 km

Surfaces

8.36 km

6.81 km

1.37 km

854 m

348 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

4°C

-2°C

86 %

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Comments

July 6, 2025,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Schottland, Cairngorm National Park: Glen Lui, Scott's Bothy, Berge & Quoich Punchbowls

My absolute favorite tour in this area – it combines all the best: the swimming spot on the River Quoich, the wild waters of the Linn of Dee, a break at the idyllic Bob Scott's Bothy, a bit of uphill fun at the pass, and the sweeping views through Glen Lui. It doesn't get any more beautiful than this!

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