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United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Kirriemuir Landward East

Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy – Loch Muick loop from Acharn

Moderate

3.8

(5)

88

riders

Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy – Loch Muick loop from Acharn

03:02

26.3km

880m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 5.83 km for 1.79 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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7.87 km

Streak of Lightning Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Incredible mountain bike single track, extremely challenging due to the narrow nature of the trail, exposure and technical aspects.

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2

10.1 km

View of Loch Muick

Highlight • Lake

Clear path around the far end of the Loch, not all rideable but easy to walk when unrideable.

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3

11.1 km

Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

To find the entrance to the bothy is a little tricky. It is located between the buildings. Follow the dark(er) alley at the east side of the main building to …

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4

11.2 km

Loch Muick

Highlight • Lake

Loch Muick is a fantastic place to visit and there are several options for a walk, cycle or perhaps even a paddle.

For Mountain walkers, the White Mount Munros takes …

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13.4 km

Loch Muick

Lake

6

15.2 km

Loch Muick

Highlight • Lake

Glen Muick is part of the Balmoral Estate, Scottish holiday home to the Royal Family. You can discover lots of great walking routes in the area, plus see a variety …

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7

15.4 km

Loch Muick Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

The footbridge over the outflow which becomes the River Muick at the northeast end of Loch Muick. The loch is a wonderful place to ride, the trails around the loch …

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8

22.2 km

hike a bike up. can be boggy all year around try stick to main trail

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26.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

8.07 km

201 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

7.22 km

5.51 km

717 m

201 m

< 100 m

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