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Glas Allt Shiel Bothy

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Glas Allt Shiel Bothy

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Cairngorms National Park

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Location: Ballater And Crathie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. From the Spittal of Glen Muick to Loch Muick and Glas-Allt-Shiel bothy loop – Cairngorms National Park

16.2km

01:41

360m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. From the Spittal of Glen Muick to Loch Muick and Craig Mellon loop – Cairngorms National Park

36.4km

04:06

1,150m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. View of Loch Muick – Glas Allt Shiel Bothy loop from Clova

25.8km

02:57

850m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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erwinsikkens_com

August 4, 2025

Don't expect a palace, but this 'Royal Bothy' on Balmoral Estate remains one of the most beautiful bothies I know. In an outbuilding of the royal lodge just outside, you'll find several doors. The last door, somewhat hidden, is the correct one. Inside, you'll find a cozy bothy with everything you need: bunk beds, a table and chairs, and a stove for warmth. On the first floor, you can sleep on the wooden floor. Be aware that logging is prohibited around the bothy! The location is also fantastic, with beautiful views over Loch Muick, and the small wooded area has a cozy and inviting feel. A stream with fresh water also flows through it. Highly recommended to stay here.

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Dan Hobson

March 27, 2020

Possibly one of the strangest bothies going, if only for being an out-house on the Queen’s holiday home!

Glas-Allt-Shiel is an open bothy—meaning a basic shelter, left unlocked and available for anyone to use free of charge—and boasts a picturesque location.

The entrance is by the fifth door along, just out of sight in the darkness of the passage.

Lexi

October 7, 2021

Bothy in the side house.

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Location: Ballater And Crathie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Glas Allt Shiel Bothy

1. From the Spittal of Glen Muick to Loch Muick and Glas-Allt-Shiel bothy loop – Cairngorms National Park

2. From the Spittal of Glen Muick to Loch Muick and Craig Mellon loop – Cairngorms National Park

3. View of Loch Muick – Glas Allt Shiel Bothy loop from Clova

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