Loch Muick – Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy loop from Spittal of Glenmuick

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Loch Muick – Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy loop from Spittal of Glenmuick

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Loch Muick – Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy loop from Spittal of Glenmuick

02:54

24.1km

810m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 13.5 km for 1.79 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

73 m

Allt Darrarie

Highlight • River

Allt Darrarie, flowing down to the River Muick just below Loch Muick, by the carpark at the start of the walk around the loch

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249 m

Spittal of Glen Muick

Highlight • Trail

The Spittal of Glenmuick has a visitor centre, toilets and a cafe (only open at peak times). It's the head of the valley below Loch Muick which is an amazing …

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6.71 km

Grassy Singletrack in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

hike a bike up. can be boggy all year around try stick to main trail

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17.7 km

View of Loch Muick

Highlight • Lake

Clear path around the far end of the Loch, not all rideable but easy to walk when unrideable.

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18.6 km

Loch Muick

Highlight • Lake

Loch Muick is a fantastic place to visit and there are several options for a walk, cycle or perhaps even a paddle.

For Mountain walkers, the White Mount Munros takes …

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18.7 km

Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

To find the entrance to the bothy is a little tricky. It is located between the buildings. Follow the dark(er) alley at the east side of the main building to …

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20.2 km

Loch Muick

Lake

22.0 km

Loch Muick

Highlight • Lake

Glen Muick is part of the Balmoral Estate, Scottish holiday home to the Royal Family. You can discover lots of great walking routes in the area, plus see a variety …

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22.2 km

Loch Muick Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

The footbridge over the outflow which becomes the River Muick at the northeast end of Loch Muick. The loch is a wonderful place to ride, the trails around the loch …

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24.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

7.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

192 m