Loch Morlich

Loch Mòrlaich
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Loch Morlich Trail

A charming circuit round the water, with fine views of the mountains above and a good chance of seeing Goldeneye, red-throated divers and even otters.

Winding through Forestry and Land Scotland land, with the loch shining through the trees, this trail gives you a real experience of the great swathe of woodland that washes against the slopes of the Cairngorms. Look out for Beavers, dippers, wagtails and herons by the burns that feed the loch along the way.

3 ½ miles / 5.8 km

Allow 2 hours

Moderate

Moderate

Mostly wide, smooth and flat gravel surface. Some uneven gravel sections, with potentially muddy areas. Short moderate slopes and one steep ramp. Includes two road crossings.

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