A good amount of spaces to park to walk to the Burn O'Vat or the various trails around Loch Kinord. Parking is free and there is a toilet too. The visitor centre when open has some good information.

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Small car park (fee).

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2. Burn O' Vat Waterfall – Loch Kinord loop from Dinnet

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3. Vat Burn – Burn O'Vat Visitor Centre loop from Glendavan

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Location: Mid Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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