Loch Muick: Lovely walk - See 549 traveler reviews, 385 candid photos, and great deals for Ballater, UK, at Tripadvisor. Cross and walk round the north end of the loch, skirting above some fine sandy beaches, to a boathouse. Descend the refurbished “streak o’ lightning” path to reach the S shore of Loch Muick (NGR 273 818). There’s an informative visitor centre here, which also sells refreshments, so with a promise of an icelolly at the end of the walk, we were soon under way. Head NE’wards along this path for about 3.5 miles to arrive back at the Spittal bus park. Although there is an indicated route, this walk goes in the opposite direction. Incidentally, Loch Muick means the 'Loch of the Swine' in Gaelic. Go left and follow this along above the loch. The round Muick walk is very straightforward and offers some lovely views and the chance to see various types of wildlife. Name: Loch Muick, Aberdeenshire Place type: Inland Water Location: Grid Ref: NO 2920 8313 • X/Y co-ords: 329207, 783135 • Lat/Long: 56.93410110,-3.16495089 Loch Muick is located 8 miles south west of Ballater in Aberdeenshire, and is part of the Balmoral Estate. All in all it is a great day out. The visitor centre is small but shows what the area offers. Loch Muick: Superb family walk - See 549 traveler reviews, 385 candid photos, and great deals for Ballater, UK, at Tripadvisor. The path then leaves the lochside and heads northeast, soon joining a track. The walk is only about 9 miles and is pretty flat. There are excellent views down the glen and across Loch Muick. There is a great little walk around Loch Muick, beautiful scenery, a bit of history with Queen Victoria's 'summer house' at Glas Allt Sheil and we came across a small herd of 17 red deer stags as we made our way back towards the visitor centre. Allanclark1876 wrote a review Jul 2012. At the foot of the Loch is a boat house; turn right here to follow the path passing in front and it and then across the bottom of the loch, crossing the outflow on a footbridge. Date of experience: July 2012. The track approaches forestry surrounding the Royal lodge at Glas-allt-Shiel. Loch Muick is found at the foot of Lochnagar, one of Scotland’s finest mountains. By doing so it may be possible for someone with mobility problems to appreciate the natural beauty and remoteness of the area for the first 5.5kms. A picnic at Glas-allt Shiel is a must. Walking distance approx. Turn left along the track which follows the shores of Loch Muick. 14 miles. In the end we decided on Loch Muick for two reasons, firstly because Glen Muick offers a few alternatives in case the weather deteriorates and also it's a circular walk. Loch Muick Circuit This low level circular walk starts from the Spittal of Glen Muick car park. (3) Broad Cairn (998m). 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