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Loch Morlich and Glenmore Forest loop — Cairngorms National Park

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Loch Morlich and Glenmore Forest loop — Cairngorms National Park

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Loch Morlich and Glenmore Forest loop — Cairngorms National Park

03:53

13.7km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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3.92 km

Rothiemurchus Lodge and Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Follow the track passing Rothiemurchus lodge through the stunning Glenmore Forest. Rothiemurchus translates as 'Fort of the Murchus', dating back to the 8th Century. Enjoy walking through the ancient Caledonian Pine Forest which has been a regeneration project for several years and is a home to many uncommon species, such as the Red Squirrel and Capercaillie.

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5.37 km

Eat a' Chait Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

This small bouldery path leads through the mini pass of Eat a' Chait, and leads to Lochan Dubh, entering the home of the Reindeers who live in the Cairngorms.

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11.5 km

The Cairngorms Reindeer Centre

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In the reindeer center itself you can also see a limited number of reindeer, in addition to a lot of information about the reindeer.

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13.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.60 km

4.76 km

2.50 km

560 m

130 m

112 m

Surfaces

5.34 km

2.94 km

1.88 km

1.82 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

15°C

4°C

67 %

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Trail Reviews

July 28, 2024, Loch Morlich en Glenmore Forest lus - Cairngorms National Park

Today we had a lovely walk in the Scottish highlands again, from Loch Morlich🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👣😎 beautiful landscape.

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Harald Mühlhoff

May 13, 2023, Loch Morlich to Lochan Dubh and back

A beautiful, sometimes somewhat adventurous tour. Sturdy, waterproof footwear is a must! There are also large deforested areas in the Highlands. These should be shortened on this tour if you take the path along the river after the lodge!

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