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Loch Gynack to Highland Folk Museum loop — Cairngorms National Park

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Loch Gynack to Highland Folk Museum loop — Cairngorms National Park

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Loch Gynack to Highland Folk Museum loop — Cairngorms National Park

03:07

11.6km

140m

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: June 10, 2024

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

89 m

Kingussie Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Kingussie is a lively town and a good base for exploring the sensational Northern Cairngorms. Nestled in the Spey Valley, the town enjoys gorgeous scenery but is a little bit …

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2

1.25 km

Forest Path in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Forest

3

2.12 km

View towards Loch Gynack and the Monadhliath Mountains

Highlight • Summit

At this path junction there is a bench where you can pause and enjoy the views towards Loch Gynack and the Monadhliath Mountains.

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4

2.34 km

Loch Gynack

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Access to the water is at the eastern end of the walk.

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5

7.99 km

Highland Folk Museum

Highlight • Monument

This open air museum, the first in Britain, is a fantastic place to learn about 300 years of Highland folk history. The 80 acre site (23 ha) comprises fields and …

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B

11.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.25 km

2.05 km

2.02 km

1.28 km

1.04 km

590 m

344 m

Surfaces

3.62 km

3.10 km

2.53 km

1.43 km

674 m

209 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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