Create an account

Start your adventure today.

    0

    Already a member? Login

    Uath Lochans Circular Walk

    Difficulty
    This reflects the 10Adventures difficulty rating for each route. We aim to keep ratings consistent across regions.
    Moderate
    Duration
    This reflects the estimated time the majority of users will take on this trail. If you are slower, add time to the top-end figure. If you are fast, then you may complete this route faster than this time range.
    1-1.5h
    Distance
    This reflects the return distance of this route as measured by the GPS file.
    3.5 km
    Elevation
    This reflects the total elevation gained throughout this route as measured by the GPS file. This includes all ascents and descents, and is higher than what is quoted in most route guides, which simply measure the distance between the starting-point and high-point of the route.
    108 m
    User Ratings
    These ratings are completed by users who have completed this trail and not subject to reviews by 10Adventures.
    Be the first to add a review!
    Directions to Trailhead
    Uath Lochans Circular Walk

    The Uath Lochans Circular Walk is a fantastic adventure in Cairngorms National Park that will see you explore a wonderfully atmospheric stretch of forest. While out walking the trail, you will meander along woodland pathways that circle around a series of small lakes, including the largest and most scenic of the bunch, Utah Lochan. This is a great walking route that the entire family can enjoy on the weekend.

    Download the 10Adventures App

    View Uath Lochans Circular Walk on Map

    View Map

    Join our newsletter

    Get a weekly dose of discounts and inspiration for adventure lovers

    Route Description for Uath Lochans Circular Walk

    For those families looking to get outdoors and hit the trails for a few hours in a scenic setting, the Uath Lochans Circular Walk is the perfect route. In addition to exploring a peaceful stretch of woodland terrain, you will also be able to take in some wonderful views across several small lochs, making for an incredible day of reconnecting with nature.

    Setting out from the trailhead, you will enter into the dense cover of the forest and head to the southwest, following the path as it skirts around the edge of a small loch. After continuing through the atmospheric forest and traversing the slope of a small hill, you will arrive at the largest body of water on the walk, Uath Lochan.

    Keeping left along the trail, you will work around the southern shoreline of the lake and enjoy some pleasant views, before continuing to the east to eventually meet up with Balnespick Road. Heading left here, you will follow the road for a short distance before breaking off to the west, where you will pass by the remaining lochs on the way into the trailhead where you began.

    Getting to the Uath Lochans Circular Walk Trailhead

    The trailhead for the Uath Lochans Circular Walk can be found at the Uath Lochans car park, just 135.2 km northeast of Kingussie.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      Year-Round

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Circuit

    Uath Lochans Circular Walk Elevation Graph

    Weather Forecast

    Check Area Weather

    Uath Lochans Circular Walk Reviews

    Add a comment

    You must be logged in to post a comment.

    Nearby Trails

    Nearby Regions

    Get travel inspiration and discounts

    Join our weekly travel newsletter