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The Top 20 Lakes In Aberdeenshire

Looking to visit the best lakes In Aberdeenshire? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Aberdeenshire’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

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Loch Muick

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    Glen Muick is part of the Balmoral Estate, Scottish holiday home to the Royal Family. You can discover lots of great walking routes in the area, plus see a variety …

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    Loch Muick is a fantastic place to visit and there are several options for a walk, cycle or perhaps even a paddle.

    For Mountain walkers, the White Mount Munros takes …

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    Auchintaple Loch, a popular spot for walkers on the Cateran Trail, features a boat house on its far side. Although man-made, the area is rich in history, with nearby remnants …

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    Loch Brandy is a lovely mountain corrie surrounded by steep craggy slopes. The path up from Clova is well maintained and not too far but quite steep. There is a …

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    This man-made loch, created by damming the burn flowing down the glen, is a peaceful spot renowned for its excellent fly fishing opportunities, where anglers can catch wild brown and …

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    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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Last updated:
September 5, 2025

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