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Ballater And Crathie

Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy – Glasallt Falls loop from Glas-allt-Shiel

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Aberdeenshire

Ballater And Crathie

Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy – Glasallt Falls loop from Glas-allt-Shiel

Moderate

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Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy – Glasallt Falls loop from Glas-allt-Shiel

04:23

11.9km

750m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

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139 m

Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy

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To find the entrance to the bothy is a little tricky. It is located between the buildings. Follow the dark(er) alley at the east side of the main building to …

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276 m

View of Loch Muick and Glas-allt Shiel

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1.48 km

Glas Allt Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

A really beautiful waterfall🙂

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1.71 km

This is an impressive 160-foot (50 m) waterfall near the head of Loch Muick. It's a steep and, in some places, challenging path to the falls. However, in fine weather, and especially after heavy rain, it's well worth the effort.

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6.03 km

Lochnagar Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Absolutely beautiful summit to sit at, there is some shelter offerings from the wind and it makes a great spot for lunch with panoramic views all around.

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6.03 km

Cac Carn Beag (Lochnagar summit)

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Taking its name from the lochan set like a dark gem in the spectacular steep-sided corrie, Lochnagar is a mountain defined by the steep and clefted cliffs that surround its …

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11.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

552 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

566 m

562 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy – Glasallt Falls loop from Glas-allt-Shiel

Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy

View of Loch Muick and Glas-allt Shiel

Glas Allt Waterfall

Glasallt Falls

Lochnagar Summit

Cac Carn Beag (Lochnagar summit)

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