Duke of GordonHotelKingussie

Walk the Cairngorms

Walking routes from the hotel

Choose from local woodland paths, scenic hill walks and rewarding Highland days out, ordered by distance from the Duke.

14routes to explore
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Step into the Highland landscape

Autumn woodland and lochans in Craigellachie National Nature Reserve 12 miles away

Grade 2/5

Craigellachie Nature Reserve, Aviemore

Reached from the heart of Aviemore, Craigellachie National Nature Reserve offers beautiful birchwoods, peaceful lochans, rocky crags and extensive views towards the Cairngorms.A woodland escape above AviemoreClear paths…

Start point from hotel (miles)
12
Distance
5km / 3 miles
Ascent
302 metres
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The path through the remains of Dùn da-Lamh hill fort 15 miles away

Grade 2/5

Black Wood and Dùn da-Lamh Fort

This excellent circuit climbs through forestry and native pinewoods before following an open ridge to the remains of the Pictish fort of Dùn da-Lamh. The higher ground gives…

Start point from hotel (miles)
15
Distance
8.5km / 5.25 miles
Ascent
436 metres
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The wooded gorge and waterfall at the Falls of Pattack 16 miles away

Grade 1/5

Falls of Pattack

A good track leads through the forest towards the true Falls of Pattack, hidden within a dramatic wooded gorge. A final short path reaches the best viewpoint over…

Start point from hotel (miles)
16
Distance
4.5km / 2.75 miles
Ascent
98 metres
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18 miles away

Grade 2/5

Ryvoan Trail (Green Loch)

A beautiful walk amongst ancient Caledonian pines leads to magical An Lochan Uaine – the green lochan. From there a detour with gentle climb leads up the Ryvoan…

Start point from hotel (miles)
18
Distance
10km / 6.25 miles
Ascent
144 metres
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