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Loch nan Eun – Spittal of Glenshee loop from Spittal of Glenshee

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Loch nan Eun – Spittal of Glenshee loop from Spittal of Glenshee

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Loch nan Eun – Spittal of Glenshee loop from Spittal of Glenshee

07:04

23.1km

740m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 14, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.82 km

Dalmunzie Castle Hotel

Highlight • Parking

There is the option to park at the hotel for a small fee. which saves the 2km walk from the Spittal of Glenshee/ Walkers Car Park.

dalmunzie.com

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9.63 km

Glas Tulaichean is a 1,051m Munro mountain in the Scottish Highlands. It can most easily be ascended from Spittal of Glenshee. The Dalmunzie House Hotel (at the time of writing) will allow walkers to use their car park for a small fee. I saw my first eagle flying from a nest in the cliffs to the northeast of the summit of this Munro. Such a majestic sight to see. I'll never forget it.

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12.2 km

Loch nan Eun

Highlight • Lake

Soggy fells all around this lock with the occasional higher point that you could potentially set up on. If you’re going anytime from late May onwards then be ready to be midges’ supper and breakfast. They don’t get many humans up here so they’re ravenous. Also be wary of ground nesting birds. I moved my spot to give the chicks peace.

It’s an atmospheric place that blows your socks off.

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12.5 km

Wooden Bridge on Glen Taitneach

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The walk along the glen and up to Loch nan Eun is a joy, there are a few stream crossings that may be impassable in spate.

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19.2 km

View North Up Gleann Taitneach

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22.1 km

Glenshee Kirk

Highlight • Religious Site

Glenshee Kirk stands on the site of a late Neolithic or early Bronze Age standing stone, still visible behind the church. A simple parish church, it reflects the austere style of remote Scottish churches and remains an active place of worship, with a popular Christmas service. The name "Glenshee" derives from the Gaelic shith (fairies), and legend tells that fairies thwarted its original construction at Runavey, forcing builders to relocate. The standing stone would have once been visible from Diarmuid’s Tomb stone circle.

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22.2 km

Spittal of Glenshee

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The Spittal of Glenshee takes its name from the Old Scots word "spittal," meaning a hospital or resting place. Historically, it served as a shelter for travelers crossing the Cairngorms, especially drovers moving cattle and goods across the Highlands. It was an important stop for pilgrims and traders, providing respite from the harsh mountain terrain. Located at the head of Glenshee valley, the area was historically inhabited by the Clan Farquharson and other Highland clans, and served as a key point linking northern and southern Scotland. Over time, the settlement grew from a simple refuge into a more established community, reflecting the broader heritage of the Scottish Highlands and their role in connecting different regions.

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22.4 km

Spittal of Glenshee Hotel Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Shame it’s burnt out now as it was a great wee hotel back in the day.

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23.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

5.57 km

2.51 km

529 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

3.96 km

2.89 km

1.61 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,030 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

12°C

6°C

23 %

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Loch nan Eun – Spittal of Glenshee loop from Spittal of Glenshee

Dalmunzie Castle Hotel

Glas Tulaichean Summit

Loch nan Eun

Wooden Bridge on Glen Taitneach

View North Up Gleann Taitneach

Glenshee Kirk

Spittal of Glenshee

Spittal of Glenshee Hotel Ruins

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