Vat Burn – Cambus o'May Bridge loop from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

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Vat Burn – Cambus o'May Bridge loop from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Moderate

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Vat Burn – Cambus o'May Bridge loop from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

02:47

10.1km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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243 m

Viewpoint Overlooking Loch Kinord, Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The viewpoint can be visited on a circular loop to the Vat from the visitor centre. Good views towrds the loch.

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927 m

Vat Burn

Highlight • River

1.62 km

Burn O' Vat Signpost

Highlight • Forest

1.70 km

Cambus o' May Ford

Highlight • Forest

Easy ford crossing - I always like to know how wet my boots are going to get

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1.92 km

Cambus o' May Forest

Highlight • Forest

3.98 km

Cambus O'May Cheese and The Milk Hoose Café

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovey place for a break. Locally produced cheese - including vegetarian. The Café serves cheese toasties and Mac n Cheese. Great coffee too. Lots of outdoor seating and some indoor too. Nice toilets.

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6.17 km

Cambus o'May Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There are several of these white bridges constructed along the Dee, this being the most accessible to visit. There is a parking area just of the road, or it would …

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10.1 km

End point

Parking

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