Glen Affric Youth Hostel & Loch Affric loop

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Highlands

Strathglass

Glen Affric Youth Hostel & Loch Affric loop

Hard

5.0

(2)

hikers

Glen Affric Youth Hostel & Loch Affric loop

08:05

27.9km

250m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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94 m

Glen Affric Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

A car park isn't usually a hiker's idea of a Highlight but in this case it's warranted. This is because there are no more public roads west of here, as Glen Affric gets more and more remote. The immediate surroundings are beautiful and it's just a short stroll to a great viewpoint for Glen Affric. There are also toilet facilities here.

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1.82 km

Loch Affric

Highlight • Viewpoint

Loch Affric lies at the foot of Scotland's highest mountain group north of the Great Glen. It's relatively remote compared to many of the Highland's famous lochs and, as a result, wildlife thrives. Species you might be lucky enough to see here are pine marten, golden eagles, wildcats and otters.

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7.88 km

River Affric Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A bridge over the River Affric. Here the river is calm, and there are views down this beautiful Glen, from the ancient Caledonian Pine Forest to the many Munros beyond.

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13.9 km

Glen Affric Youth Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful YH hut, nice hosts, very well equipped in kitchen and common areas: games, maps, compass for rent. Coffee, milk and teas for self-service against donations, YH-usual food leftovers. Cozy stove with water heating & drying racks. Constructed sewage treatment plant, PV cells, wind battery charger. Wool and synthetic fiber blankets available, so that a mitzubringendes (lightweight :-) cotton or silk slip enough. You have to bring food. 2 gas stoves. Outdoor food bags can be bought.

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24.4 km

Glen Affric Caledonian Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

Enjoy biking through one of the most celebrated remaining Caledonia Pine forests in Scotland. You might spot a rare Golden Eagle, or hear the call of the deer when they descend to the valley floor to shelter and find food. The Glen is a National Nature Reserve.

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27.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

1.48 km

412 m

145 m

Surfaces

20.2 km