Loch Gynack from Kingussie
Up through the pines above Kingussie to a quiet loch in the hills.
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 190 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 406 m
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About this walk
Loch Gynack from Kingussie is an easy 5.6 km out-and-back walk with 190 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Kingussie station (grid reference NH 756 004). The start can be reached by public transport.
Loch Gynack lies in a fold of the hills above Kingussie, beyond the golf course and the pinewoods. A track climbs from the town past Creag Bheag to the loch shore, with the Cairngorms across the strath behind you. Return the same way.
Route
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The loch
Climb from the town to Loch Gynack and return.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Loch Gynack from Kingussie take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 5.6 km route, which has 190 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Kingussie station (grid reference NH 756 004). Car parks in Kingussie.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Kingussie from Inverness and Perth. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Tracks and woodland paths with a steady climb.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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