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Loch Garten loop from Bench

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Loch Garten loop from Bench

Easy

4.5

(17)

205

hikers

Loch Garten loop from Bench

00:45

2.86km

30m

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 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

208 m

View of Loch in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A stunning loch side view perfect for sunrise. Well worth setting the alarm, packing a thermos full of coffee and riding out from Aviemore.

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2

253 m

Loch Garten

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nestled amidst gorgeous woodland to the northeast of Aviemore, Loch Garten is a beautifully tranquil place for a stroll. It's a treat for birders, with many species to spot such as ospreys and capercaillie. In summer, watch dragonflies and damselflies darting about, while you can also spy common lizards.

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3

1.50 km

Benches Overlooking Loch Mallachie

Highlight • Viewpoint

This small and secluded loch is extremely tranquil. It is surrounded by forest on three sides but opens up on the southwest banks and affords the perfect place to watch the sunset.

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B

2.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.66 km

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.69 km

178 m

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Thursday 15 October

11°C

3°C

28 %

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