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Dog Falls and Coire Loch circuit — Glen Affric

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Dog Falls and Coire Loch circuit — Glen Affric

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Dog Falls and Coire Loch circuit — Glen Affric

01:47

6.20km

150m

Hiking

Explore the Dog Falls and Coire Loch circuit, an easy hiking route through Glen Affric's ancient Caledonian pine forests. This 3.9-mile (6.2 km) trail takes about 1 hour and 46 minutes to complete, with a gentle elevation gain of 482 feet (147 metres). You will walk past the dramatic Dog…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.49 km

View of Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin and Glen Affric

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy stunning views into Glen Affric from this viewpoint above the dam. Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin extends into the distance, surrounded by Munros and well-restored ancient Caledonian Pine forest, the largest of its type in Scotland.

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4.61 km

Coire Loch

Highlight • Forest

A beautiful place to stop for a picnic. This magical but small Lochan seems to appear out of the woodland, dragonflies abound during the warmer months, and the rarer Pine Marten is said to live here too.

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5.58 km

Dog Falls

Highlight • Forest

The Dog Falls are best viewed from this natural platform. They descend into a dramatic natural gorge, surrounded by native deciduous trees making for stunning colourful photos throughout the year.

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6.20 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.23 km

962 m

Surfaces

2.79 km

1.95 km

1.45 km

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

16°C

11°C

96 %

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July 11, 2024,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Schottland, Glen Affric: Dog Falls & Coire Loch

On this tour I fell head over heels in love with Glen Affric and the River Affric! What a wonderful hike - especially to Coire Loch! From there you unfortunately leave the wild, narrow path and exchange it for an easy gravel road for the rest of the tour. Nevertheless, you shouldn't miss this part - it leads you straight …

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May 23, 2025,🇬🇧🚐🌊🏰 GB-Schottland - Inverness-shire: Glen Affric ~ Dog Falls und Coire Loch

After our short detour to Rogie Falls, we continued on to Glen Affric, our hiking destination for today. We were determined to visit this valley before the heavy, persistent rain set in that evening.

Glen Affric is often described as Scotland's most beautiful valley and encompasses the third-largest area of ancient Caledonian pine forests in Scotland, as well as lochs, …

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Dog Falls and Coire Loch circuit — Glen Affric

View of Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin and Glen Affric

Coire Loch

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