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Allt Darrarie – Loch Muick loop from Cragan Hill

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Allt Darrarie – Loch Muick loop from Cragan Hill

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Allt Darrarie – Loch Muick loop from Cragan Hill

00:47

7.30km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

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Parking

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1.12 km

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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1.29 km

Spittal of Glen Muick

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The Spittal of Glenmuick has a visitor centre, toilets and a cafe (only open at peak times). It's the head of the valley below Loch Muick which is an amazing …

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1.99 km

Deer on the West Side of Loch Muick

Highlight • Forest

2.77 km

Loch Muick Footbridge

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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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3.03 km

Loch Muick

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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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5.57 km

River Muick

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Flows here into Loch Muick

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5.94 km

Spittal of Glenmuick Visitor Centre

Highlight • Parking

Visitor centre, toilets, and possibly coffee (depending on when you arrive).

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5.98 km

Spittal of Glenmuick

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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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7.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.08 km

2.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.42 km

2.11 km

935 m

724 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

17°C

7°C

31 %

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Allt Darrarie – Loch Muick loop from Cragan Hill

Allt Darrarie

Spittal of Glen Muick

Deer on the West Side of Loch Muick

Loch Muick Footbridge

Loch Muick

River Muick

Spittal of Glenmuick Visitor Centre

Spittal of Glenmuick

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