Wild Swim Atlas

Dubh Loch

Glen Muick, Ballater, CairngormsLakeSwimming possible

Directions

Dubh Loch is a small upland freshwater loch within the Balmoral Estate, near Ballater.

Water
Lake
Managed by
Balmoral Estate

Getting there

From Spittal of Glenmuick car park, follow the track beside Loch Muick, then take the path west towards Dubh Loch.

56.9293, -3.2520

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