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Loch Morlich – Loch Morlich Beach loop from Loch Morlich

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Loch Morlich – Loch Morlich Beach loop from Loch Morlich

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Loch Morlich – Loch Morlich Beach loop from Loch Morlich

02:14

8.55km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Glenmore National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

54 m

Loch Morlich

Highlight • Lake

Loch Morlich (Scottish Gaelic, Loch Mhùrlaig) is a freshwater loch in the Badenoch and Strathspey area of Highland, Scotland near Aviemore. The loch is home to a watersports centre with kayaking, sailing, and windsurfing among the activities available. There is also a yacht club and cycling routes around the loch. The loch is at the foot of the Cairngorm mountains, just a few miles from Aviemore.

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265 m

View over Loch Morlich

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a beautiful view over the loch with the mountains in the background.

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1.20 km

Lake in Cairngorms National Park

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4

1.20 km

Lochan nan Geadas

Highlight • Natural

A wonderful little lake, next to Loch Morlich ☀️

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5.42 km

Loch Morlich Beach

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There were no mosquitoes to be seen when I passed in June. Fortunately for me.

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6.41 km

The Cairngorms Reindeer Centre

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In the reindeer center itself you can also see a limited number of reindeer, in addition to a lot of information about the reindeer.

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6.53 km

Glenmore Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Find out more about Glenmore Forest Park at our visitor centre, where you can consider the range of trails and activities whilst relaxing in our café. You can begin a walk to a magical lochan from here, or jump over the road to Loch Morlich Beach for watersports and cycling trails.
(Forestry and Land Scotland)

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8.14 km

Wide Forest Path in Cairngorms National Park

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a beautiful and wide walking path with many songbirds.

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8.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.13 km

2.88 km

344 m

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.53 km

1.94 km

1.85 km

111 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Sunday 5 July

13°C

9°C

47 %

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