Scottish Highlands loch walk crowned one of the best in the UK this winter
dailyrecord.co.ukAn Aviemore walk has been crowned the best in Scotland for those looking for a festive hike this winter season.With people across the UK looking to head out into the countryside for a picturesque walk, David Wilson Homes has compiled a list of the best walking routes in different parts of the nation, from the Elidir Trail in Wales to Rydal Water in the Lake District.Its pick for Scotland is Loch Morlich in the Highlands, which has a distance of 3.1 miles and takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete.
David Wilson Homes has classed it as an 'easy' walk, making it perfect for those unable to take on a challenging hike.Loch Morlich is a freshwater loch surrounded by sandy beaches.
In 2009, these beaches received a Seaside Award by the Keep Scotland Beautiful (KSB) campaign, the first time a freshwater loch had done so.The Loch Morlich Trail loops around the water, giving walkers one-of-a-kind views of the mountains above.
In some conditions, the Cairngorms can even be seen reflected in the water.The Cairngorm Reindeer Centre is also just a short walk away from the loch, which is home to Britain’s only free-ranging herd of reindeer.
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