Loch Turret Reservoir – Ben Chonzie Summit loop from Glen Turret

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Loch Turret Reservoir – Ben Chonzie Summit loop from Glen Turret

Hard

4.4

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hikers

Loch Turret Reservoir – Ben Chonzie Summit loop from Glen Turret

05:35

17.0km

660m

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: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

397 m

Glen Turret Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

A favourite spot for locals to stop and enjoy the dramatic views of the hills surrounding the loch. An undulating path traverses the northern side of the loch.

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559 m

Loch Turret Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

This valley was dammed between 1961 & 1964 creating Loch Turret Reservoir which is a water supply and control reservoir.

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2.40 km

Loch Turret

Lake

3.55 km

Loch Turret

Highlight • Trail

Whilst travelling along this good quality gravel track you can enjoy fantastic views of Loch Turret and beyond.

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4.92 km

Loch Turret Climb

Highlight • Trail

7.45 km

Steep Path to Ben Chonzie

Highlight • Trail

Very steep steps that are not rideable up or down, with bog traverse on the lower section. The upper section past steps is rideable

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8.59 km

Ben Chonzie Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

This Munro is almost entirely ridable climbable on a mountain bike and lots of fun on the way back down.

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10.7 km

Loch Turret East Shore Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a well-made 4x4 track that starts at the access point by the Loch Turret dam and runs up the east shore to the smaller Lochan Uaine below Ben …

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17.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

3.89 km

795 m

487 m

Surfaces

15.7 km