Morven, Cairngorms National Park
#51 among attractions in Cairngorms National Park
Facts and practical information
Morven is a Corbett in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is 871 m high. ()
Cairngorms National Park United Kingdom
Morven – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Burn O'Vat, Muir of Dinnet, Knock Castle, Doune of Invernochty.
- 4 miSENatural attraction, Canyon
Burn O'Vat, Cairngorms National Park
104 min walk • Nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Cairngorms National Park in Scotland lies a hidden geological marvel, the Burn O'Vat. This natural wonder, carved by ice and water over thousands of years, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the power of nature's...
- 4.4 miSENational park
Muir of Dinnet
113 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the Muir of Dinnet blends natural beauty with a rich tapestry of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Declared a National Nature Reserve in 1977, this area covers...
- 5.7 miSVernacular architecture, Forts and castles
Knock Castle, Cairngorms National Park
146 min walk • Knock Castle is a ruined tower house in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland. It is typical of the traditional type of residence of a laird, a Scottish landed gentleman. Knock Castle is in Royal Deeside, about 1 mile west of the town of Ballater, and about 6 miles east of Balmoral.
- 5.8 miNForts and castles
Doune of Invernochty, Cairngorms National Park
147 min walk • The Doune of Invernochty is a 12th-century castle in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland, of which only earthworks survive.
- 7.7 miSWForts and castles, Reportedly haunted
Abergeldie Castle, Cairngorms National Park
198 min walk • Abergeldie Castle is a four-floor tower house in Crathie and Braemar parish, SW Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It stands at an altitude of 840 feet, on the south bank of the River Dee, five miles west of Ballater, and about two miles east of the royal residence of Balmoral Castle.
- 4.5 miSENature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loch Davan, Cairngorms National Park
115 min walk • Loch Davan is a small, triangular, freshwater loch approximately 5 mi northeast of Ballater, Scotland and lying immediately north of Loch Kinord. It is approximately 0.75 mi in length and was formed from a glacial kettle hole. The loch sits within the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve.
- 4.5 miSENature, Natural attraction, Forest
Dinnet Oakwood, Cairngorms National Park
115 min walk • Dinnet Oakwood is a Designated Special Area of Conservation located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is located approximately 9 miles from Aboyne and six miles from Ballater. The area is owned by Scottish Natural Heritage.
- 5 miSENature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loch Kinord, Cairngorms National Park
127 min walk • Loch Kinord is a small, freshwater loch at Muir of Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, Scotland just north of the River Dee and 5 mi east of Ballater. The loch is also known as Loch Ceander and Loch Cannor. It is approximately 1 mi in length and was formed from a glacial kettle hole.
- 4.8 miSEForts and castles
Kinord Castle, Cairngorms National Park
122 min walk • Kinord Castle, also known as Loch Kinord Castle, was a 14th-century castle on Castle Island in Loch Kinord to the south of Old Kinord, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
- 5.8 miSEForts and castles
Dee Castle, Ballater
149 min walk • Dee Castle was a 15th-century castle, about 5 miles east of Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and south of the River Dee. It may be known alternatively as Kinacoul Castle.
- 5.3 miNForts and castles
Colquhonnie Castle
136 min walk • Colquhonnie Castle is a ruined 16th-century tower house, about 10.5 miles north of Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, around 1.0 mile east of Strathdon, north of the River Don, Aberdeenshire. The alternative spelling is Colquhonny. The castle is designated as a scheduled monument.