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Burn O' Vat Waterfall – Loch Kinord loop from Dinnet

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Burn O' Vat Waterfall – Loch Kinord loop from Dinnet

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Burn O' Vat Waterfall – Loch Kinord loop from Dinnet

03:33

13.3km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

401 m

Clarack Loch

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful lake with water lilies and ducks

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3.10 km

Little Ord

Forest

3

3.76 km

Old Kinord Ruins

Highlight • Settlement

This ancient settlement, complete with hut circles and a carefully laid out field system, is set on a neck of land between Loch Davan and Loch Kinord and is part of the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve.

Tip by

4

3.92 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

5

8.03 km

Vat Burn

Highlight • River

6

8.78 km

Burn O' Vat Waterfall

Highlight • Gorge

The Vat is an impressive waterfall into a pothole which probably formed after the retreat of the last ice age.

Tip by

7

10.8 km

View of Loch Kinord

Highlight • Lake

8

11.4 km

View of Loch Kinord with Water Lilies

Highlight • Lake

Great spot for wildlife spotting, water lilies and loch view

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9

11.8 km

Loch Kinord

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful lake with a great circular route

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B

13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.25 km

4.95 km

2.69 km

317 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.36 km

4.51 km

1.64 km

510 m

243 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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