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Vat Burn – Kinord Cross loop from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

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Vat Burn – Kinord Cross loop from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

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(15)

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Vat Burn – Kinord Cross loop from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

01:47

6.47km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

243 m

Viewpoint Overlooking Loch Kinord, Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The viewpoint can be visited on a circular loop to the Vat from the visitor centre. Good views towrds the loch.

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2

823 m

Forest Trail in Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Waterfall

Nice typical forest walk/run with waterfall included.

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3

927 m

Vat Burn

Highlight • River

4

1.70 km

Cambus o' May Ford

Highlight • Forest

Easy ford crossing - I always like to know how wet my boots are going to get

Tip by

5

1.78 km

Burn O' Vat Signpost

Highlight • Forest

6

5.20 km

Kinord Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

An ancient carved stone, easily spotted in a small fenced off area along the lower path. Information board too. Just above on the hill there is a bench to enjoy the views of the loch.

Tip by

B

6.47 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.64 km

460 m

317 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.89 km

2.45 km

811 m

317 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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