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Loch Vaa – Loch Vaa loop from Boat of Garten

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Loch Vaa – Loch Vaa loop from Boat of Garten

Moderate

4.3

(3)

17

hikers

Loch Vaa – Loch Vaa loop from Boat of Garten

02:25

9.31km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

100 m

Ride Scotland Bike Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Well-stocked bike shop, bike hire and workshop based in Boat of Garten. Seasonal opening - check ridescotland.com for specific times.

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2

106 m

Community Garden

Highlight • Structure

A well looked-after community garden with lots of different plants and flowers as well as a few benches to rest and/or to enjoy a picnic :-)

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3

132 m

The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

The Boat Hotel is right next to the railway station. Whilst sitting outside you might see the Strathspey steam railway as it stops in the station. Lovely old carriages! The train goes from Aviemore to Broomhill and back.

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4

156 m

Nash’s Bike Shop, Boat of Garten

Highlight • Cycleway

This shop is a gem. Nash is a top mechanic and although it’s tiny, it’s got everything you might need.

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5

2.75 km

Rabbit on the Path in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Natural

6

4.86 km

Loch Vaa

Highlight • Natural

nor suitable for bikes

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7

5.14 km

Loch Vaa

Highlight • Natural

Loch Vaa is fed via spring water, as a result, the water is amazingly clear. A great destination/waypoint on a ride and usually very tranquil. A great location for a swim.

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8

5.68 km

Loch Vaa

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hidden from most tourist attractions, park at the cemetery car park and head over the hill. A path can be easily followed around the Loch.

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B

9.31 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.69 km

2.07 km

1.38 km

168 m

Surfaces

4.11 km

3.25 km

1.20 km

399 m

231 m

117 m

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Friday 29 May

17°C

9°C

66 %

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