Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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941 m

View of Three of the Uath Lochans

Highlight • Lake

Follow the signposted red trail.

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941 m

View of Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great spot for photo. Beware steep drop.

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941 m

View of Uath Lochans

Highlight • Lake

Enjoy the view of the Uath Lochans from this spectacular view point. Tip: once you continue further north, you’ll also get a fantastic view of Inshriach Forest with a bench to enjoy the views!

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1.04 km

View of the Lochans in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Lake

Taking a clockwise route from the lochans up to the viewpoints (x2) gives a smooth gentler ascent and a steeper more rugged descent.

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1.51 km

Bench and Rock Monument Viewpoint, Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great place to sit and admire the view. There is also a rock monument here as well.

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3.14 km

Pond in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Forest

3.51 km

View of the First Lake of Uath Lochans

Highlight • Lake

Everything looks so wonderfully untouched, even though there are people in this area.

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3.51 km

Bench with View of Uath Lochans

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A stopping point on the way marked 'Uath Lochans Trail'. Take a moment to enjoy the peaceful woodland from the bench with views across the Lochans.

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4.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.40 km

505 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

505 m

Elevation

Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 18 December

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2°C

84 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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