A picturesque lochan and great place to spot dragonflies. The walk to here is short from the car park, and is quite accessible with a well built path. Unfortunately in the summer, it is more and more common for the lochan to dry up.

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1. Burn O'Vat Visitor Centre – Kinord Cross loop from Dinnet

16.0km

04:11

130m

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

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2. Queel Burn Lochan – Cambus O'May Forest and Bridge loop from Tullich

2.99km

00:47

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Burn O' Vat Waterfall – Cambus o'May Bridge loop from Tullich

10.3km

02:46

120m

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

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Elevation 260 m

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Sunday 25 January

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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

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Queel Burn Dragonfly Viewing Platform

1. Burn O'Vat Visitor Centre – Kinord Cross loop from Dinnet

2. Queel Burn Lochan – Cambus O'May Forest and Bridge loop from Tullich

3. Burn O' Vat Waterfall – Cambus o'May Bridge loop from Tullich

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