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Loch Muick, Aberdeenshire

Summary

A walk around Loch Muick is one of the finest in Royal Deeside.Part of the Cairngorms National Park, Loch Muick is hemmed in on three sides by mountains, so there are magnificent views and a broad variety of wildlife to look out for along the way
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.4 miles (11.9 km)
Walking time:
03h 30m
Type:
Linear

Start location

Spittal of Glenmuick Car Park GR NO310850

lat: 56.9525841

lon: -3.1363804

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