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Loch Muick – Glasallt Falls loop from Spittal of Glenmuick

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Aberdeenshire

Ballater And Crathie

Loch Muick – Glasallt Falls loop from Spittal of Glenmuick

Hard

4.9

(94)

766

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Loch Muick – Glasallt Falls loop from Spittal of Glenmuick

05:39

17.4km

710m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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73 m

Allt Darrarie

Highlight • River

Allt Darrarie, flowing down to the River Muick just below Loch Muick, by the carpark at the start of the walk around the loch

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1.99 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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6.27 km

This is an impressive 160-foot (50 m) waterfall near the head of Loch Muick. It's a steep and, in some places, challenging path to the falls. However, in fine weather, and especially after heavy rain, it's well worth the effort.

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10.6 km

View of Lochnagar

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a spectacular viewpoint for the famously dark cliffs of Lochnagar. Hewn from granite and intimidatingly steep, they've inspired poetry and a fair few hikers and mountaineers down the years.

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12.7 km

View of Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

16.7 km

River Muick

Highlight • Trail

Flows here into Loch Muick

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17.1 km

Spittal of Glenmuick

Highlight • Trail

Spittal of Glenmuick consists of just a few buildings and a tiny forest. There is a ranger station and some restrooms. If you are lucky, you might spot some deer in the meadows.

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17.1 km

Ballenard Estate Valley Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Handy wee coffee stop, and friendly staff

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17.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

385 m

357 m

Surfaces

8.39 km

7.35 km

1.29 km

402 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,060 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

14°C

6°C

81 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

August 14, 2023,Lochnagar (1155 m) and Falls of the Glasallt

My first Munro 🤩 (that's what mountains over 3000 feet are called in Scotland, of which there are about 240). We were really lucky with the weather and the view! 🏴amidal.com

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May 5, 2025,Lochnagar

After a chilly weekend, we were delighted to have such lovely weather today. Great opportunity for a hike up Lochnagar. The remnants of the weekend's snowfall were still visible on the northern and eastern aspects of the corrie.
I love the descent past the waterfall. A great place to dip your toes. Loads of picnicers down by Loch Muick - …

June 14, 2023,Lochnagar and Glass Alt Falls

Wellbeing day outing with colleagues. A rare day of spectacular weather made this even more special. Mid week is a great time to visit the area, as it is extremely busy on summer weekends.

July 29, 2022,Lochnagar from Loch Muick car park

Wonderful hike in Cairngorms with great changes in scenery and wonderful views at the top. Start at the designated parking for Loch Muick (point B). Possible in both directions.

June 29, 2023,Lochnagar, Loch Muick

The tour today was so outstandingly beautiful. Incredible lonely expanses and still a change that surprises😊
In terms of weather, I had a bit of everything with me. Most of the time it's a very good way. Just before the summit you have to climb a bit. But everything is very doable. And at the end a lot of little …

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Loch Muick – Glasallt Falls loop from Spittal of Glenmuick

Allt Darrarie

Loch Muick

Glasallt Falls

View of Lochnagar

View of Cairngorms National Park

River Muick

Spittal of Glenmuick

Ballenard Estate Valley Centre

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