Loch Ordie – Mill Dam Lochan loop from Butterstone

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Loch Ordie – Mill Dam Lochan loop from Butterstone

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Loch Ordie – Mill Dam Lochan loop from Butterstone

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17.7km

280m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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6.85 km

Loch Ordie

Highlight • Natural

It was very muddy around the loch but just rideable. We did have a lot of rain recently.

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7.04 km

Loch Ordie

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful walk from Dunkeld to this remote lochan

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7.71 km

Loch Ordie

Highlight • Trail

Was it bit muddy on this stretch but still okay on a gravel bike (13/9/23)

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7.99 km

Loch Ordie Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Always scenic be it a destination or waypoint.

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10.8 km

Rocky Double Track Between Loch Ordie and Mill Dam

Highlight • Trail

An alternate route between Loch Ordie and Mill Dam. Nowhere near as smooth or fast as the main vehicle route just to the west but an alternative option. Somewhat bone-jarring on a non-full suspension bike.

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11.4 km

Old Track Above Mill Dam

Highlight • Bridge

A lovely old track with small stone bridges - clearly no longer frequently used - would love to know it's origins

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12.5 km

Mill Dam

Highlight • Lake

Take the high road! It's worth the effort for the views

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12.8 km

Mill Dam Lochan

Highlight • Lake

Nestled below the slopes of Craig More and Deuchary Hill, Mill Dam is a pleasant little lochan. It forms the approximate halfway point on the Atholl Woods circuit from Dunkeld. …

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