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Loch Puladdern – Lochan Dubh Viewpoint loop from Aviemore

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Loch Puladdern – Lochan Dubh Viewpoint loop from Aviemore

Easy

5.0

(2)

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Loch Puladdern – Lochan Dubh Viewpoint loop from Aviemore

01:46

5.03km

260m

Mountaineering

Easy mountaineering route. 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: April 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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476 m

Loch Puladdern

Highlight • Lake

A path leads you along the banks of this small lake. It is quieter than the slightly higher path.

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888 m

Old Reservoir Above Loch Puladdern

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful lake with a lot of vegetation. There is also a sofa. Easy to have a drink/eat and enjoy the view.

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1.43 km

Birch Forest in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Forest

2.22 km

Craigellachie National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

2.58 km

Rocky Outcrop in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive views, especially on a clear day, but also pretty with clouds hanging over the peaks.

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2.59 km

Craigellachie Summit – View of Lochan Dubh and Cairngorms

Highlight • Summit

Amazing views from the top would definitely recommend. It's great how close it is to Aviemore and that you can get such great views without actually going up a mountain. Can be boggy in parts so wear appropriate footwear!

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2.89 km

Lochan Dubh Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of Lochan Dubh. The point has a cairn. Feel free to add your own stone. The visit is especially recommended in late July and early August when the …

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3.40 km

Cairn on the Moor in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Natural

It goes through marshy areas across the plateau.

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4.51 km

Craigellachie Rock Face View

Highlight • Forest

View of the rock face to Craigellachie. You can climb it as a circular hike. In this case, the clockwise tour is recommended. The ascent is relatively steep, but the descent is relatively easy.

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5.03 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.14 km

831 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

704 m

469 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

11°C

-3°C

85 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Loch Puladdern – Lochan Dubh Viewpoint loop from Aviemore

Loch Puladdern

Old Reservoir Above Loch Puladdern

Birch Forest in Cairngorms National Park

Rocky Outcrop in Cairngorms National Park

Craigellachie Summit – View of Lochan Dubh and Cairngorms

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