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Muir of Dinnet

Muir of Dinnet blends woodland, heath, open water and an impressive example of nature's sculptural work, all on one site. Visit the 'Vat', a giant pothole carved by a huge meltwater stream during the last Ice Age. Elsewhere, wander through birch woodlands, watch for the flash of a damselfly's wings or savour the peace and tranquillity of a summer reflection in the clear waters of the lochs.

Muir of Dinnet NNR lies within the Cairngorms National Park.

• Best time to visit

  Spring and winter for birds, all year round for visits to the 'Vat'.
  

• Getting there

  The Burn O' Vat Visitor Centre two and a half miles (one hour walk) from Dinnet Village and is signposted from both the A93 Aberdeen to Ballater road and the B9119 at Milton of Logie. Stagecoach Bluebird service 201 stops in Dinnet village. From here, the Reserve can be accessed via the footpath from the village car park.
  

• Visitor facilities

  Visitor centre at Burn O' Vat open at weekends or by arrangement (closed for refurbishment during winter 2009/10). Toilets open all year round at visitor centre. The main car park is located ay the Burn O' Vat Visitor Centre. Paths to the 'Vat', onto Parkin's Moss, around Loch Kinord, from Dinnet village and between Lochs Kinord and Davan. The paths are of varying standards.
  

• Contact

  SNH, 16-17 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1XE. Tel: 01224 642863.
  

• Managed by

  Scottish Natural Heritage