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Auchintaple Loch

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    1. Loch Shandra, Auchintaple Loch & Forter Castle loop from Kirkton — Glen Isla

    17.6km

    04:46

    250m

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    April 9, 2025

    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 of an early chapel at Chapel Hillock. The site, marked by a turf-covered stone bank enclosing a hollow, contains several stones. Close by is the Lady Well, or Virgin Mary's Well, which still flows with clear water. Historically, this well, along with others in the region, was believed to have curative properties, attracting people seeking healing. The first Sabbath in May was thought to be the time when the waters were most powerful, and drinking from the well before sunrise was considered particularly beneficial.

      April 14, 2020

      Auchintaple Loch is a secluded stretch of water nestled amid pines and stunning highland scenery. Wildlife thrives in and around the loch. When you stroll through the trees to the loch shores, a marvellous view of Mount Blair in the distance awaits. Interestingly, Auchintaple Loch is actually man-made and was created by the Victorians for trout fishing.

        April 4, 2024

        The narrow dirt path around the loch's southern edge is very scenic. In parts the path passes along the top of the dam wall - this is a man-made loch. A few gates to pass through. Pause at the boat house for photos and refreshments.

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          Location: Kirriemuir Landward West, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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