Loch Morlich Beach – Loch Morlich Beach loop from Glenmore Forest Park

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Loch Morlich Beach – Loch Morlich Beach loop from Glenmore Forest Park

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Loch Morlich Beach – Loch Morlich Beach loop from Glenmore Forest Park

02:08

8.25km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Glenmore National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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671 m

Loch Morlich Beach

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Loch Morlich is a freshwater loch surrounded by award-winning sandy beaches. From the loch beaches, you are afforded spectacular views of the snow-clad peaks of the northern Cairngorms. Managed by …

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1.73 km

View of Loch Morlich

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Be careful when climbing down to the Loch, it's easy to slip

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2.57 km

Trail With Mountain View in Cairngorms National Park

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a nice wide walking path with a mall in the background

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4.13 km

View over Loch Morlich

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a beautiful view over the loch with the mountains in the background.

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4.15 km

A lovely place to pause along the edge of the deservedly popular Loch Morlich. There is a sandy beach nearby and stunning views across the water towards the northern peaks of the Cairngorms National Park.

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7.14 km

Loch Morlich Beach

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There were no mosquitoes to be seen when I passed in June. Fortunately for me.

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8.25 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.33 km

2.20 km

410 m

195 m

123 m

Surfaces

5.33 km

2.25 km

353 m

193 m

134 m

Elevation

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Comments

August 10, 2024,🥾🌳 Glenmore Trails - Loch Morlich Trail 🌿🌊

The Cairngorms National Park is known for its dense, old forests. And even here, in a very touristy spot, the forest really exudes health and deep roots.

We really enjoyed the changeable, stormy weather at the loch.

As we approached, we noticed the many cyclists along the road and in the forest. There was also a small bike park. So …

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April 14, 2023,Rondje om Loch Morlich

Added an extra afternoon and evening to a course weekend and made a nice round with a view of the snowy mountains. Loch Morlich is easily accessible from the road and the car park on sunny days looks like the footpaths are getting packed with walkers. Often not too bad; most people stay in the car park looking across the …

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October 26, 2022,Loch Morlich walk

I was staying at Glenmore Campsite parked in the forest in my van so I could get straight out make a coffee in the forest and walk round Loch Morlich. There's a lovely beach and river, it's a really nice walk round 🙏 you can swim or do water sports here as well and there's a cafe and toilets for …

June 20, 2024,Umrundung Loch Morlich

A leisurely hike in wonderful weather around Loch Morlich. The water is reddish, as it obviously contains a lot of iron.
Summary: nice walk, could also be in Austria 😊😉

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April 22, 2024,Wanderung um den Loch Morlich, Cairngorms NP

The weather wasn't ideal, there were frequent showers with cold drizzle, but it was bearable if you were dressed warmly. Some parts of the path were very swampy, so the waterproof hiking boots were a great advantage.

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March 24, 2023,Loch Morlich

The walk starts & ends at yhe Glenmore Visitors Centre & follows the red waymarked route.. it is easy walking with stunning views throughout. Some of the path is lochside dome of it higher up on the old logging road track. Thecwalk takes in the beautiful sandy beach on the dhores of Loch Morlich bscked bybthe mighty Cairngorm mountains. A …

June 4, 2023,Loch Morlich Circular

This classic circular loop offers fantastic views across Loch Morlich at almost every opportunity. With various car parking options, you can begin this loop at any of these points. The view of the Cairngorms across the loch is iconic and not to be missed! We used the pram for this walk as the paths are really well maintained throughout.