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Loch Gamhna

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Loch Gamhna

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    April 15, 2023

    Hiking

    This smaller lake has fewer visitors than Loch an Elein.
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    July 16, 2025

    Hiking

    Loch Gamhna is a beautiful body of water lilies. The Thieves' Road north of Loch Gamhna was used centuries ago by cattle thieves as an access route to Strathspey. Hoping that the thieves would spare the herds, locals tied a few cows to a tree by Loch Gamhna, thus giving it its name.
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    April 8, 2023

    Hiking

    Perfect around early afternoons when the sunshine reflects on the water surface

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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

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    Elevation 270 m

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    Location: Aviemore, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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