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Garbh Allt Shiel waterfalls loop — Cairngorms National Park

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Garbh Allt Shiel waterfalls loop — Cairngorms National Park

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Garbh Allt Shiel waterfalls loop — Cairngorms National Park

02:19

8.26km

160m

Hiking

Embark on the Garbh Allt Shiel waterfalls loop, a moderate hike spanning 5.1 miles (8.3 km) with an elevation gain of 525 feet (160 metres), typically completed in about 2 hours and 18 minutes. You will wander through the ancient Ballochbuie Forest, a remnant of Scotland's Caledonian forest, before reaching…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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627 m

Invercauld Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The Invercauld Bridge, which is also known as the Bridge of Dee crosses the Dee near invercauld near to Balmoral Castle.

There are two bridges here, the Old Bridge of …

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3.88 km

Honka Hut, Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Forest

Being reconstructed (2023) after some idiots chucked bbq ashes on the heather and caused a fire.

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5.28 km

Garbh Allt Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive waterfalls reachable on gravel bike in beautiful native Caledonian forest near Braemar / Ballater.

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8.26 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.65 km

1.04 km

322 m

233 m

Surfaces

5.60 km

2.09 km

322 m

233 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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-1°C

46 %

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Trail Reviews

July 25, 2024, Garbh Allt Shiel watervallen lus — Cairngorms National Park

Beautiful loop made through the Cairgnorm National Park.

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