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Glen Affric Youth Hostel & Loch Affric loop

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Glen Affric Youth Hostel & Loch Affric loop

Hard

5.0

(2)

44

hikers

Glen Affric Youth Hostel & Loch Affric loop

08:05

27.9km

250m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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94 m

Glen Affric Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

A car park isn't usually a hiker's idea of a Highlight but in this case it's warranted. This is because there are no more public roads west of here, as …

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1.82 km

Loch Affric

Highlight • Viewpoint

Loch Affric lies at the foot of Scotland's highest mountain group north of the Great Glen. It's relatively remote compared to many of the Highland's famous lochs and, as a …

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7.88 km

River Affric Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A bridge over the River Affric. Here the river is calm, and there are views down this beautiful Glen, from the ancient Caledonian Pine Forest to the many Munros beyond.

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13.9 km

Glen Affric Youth Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful YH hut, nice hosts, very well equipped in kitchen and common areas: games, maps, compass for rent. Coffee, milk and teas for self-service against donations, YH-usual food leftovers. Cozy …

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24.4 km

Glen Affric Caledonian Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

Enjoy biking through one of the most celebrated remaining Caledonia Pine forests in Scotland. You might spot a rare Golden Eagle, or hear the call of the deer when they …

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27.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

1.48 km

412 m

145 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

5.33 km

1.96 km

360 m

145 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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6°C

62 %

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