Maria Mahria Way

Start location: A86, Aberarder Lodge (NN 531 896)
End location: Spey aqueduct near Glenshero Lodge, Garva road (NN 553 932)
Geographical area: Cairngorms National Park
Path Type: Rural Path, Coffin Road
Path distance: 4.5km
Accessibility info: Suitable for pedestrians, Suitable for Bikes

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Route Description

This route starts at the site of the former Kinlochlaggan Hotel and consistes of a rough vehicular track for the whole of its length. Just south of Glenshero Lodge enter a field via a gate to access a solidly built stile at 550931 and the Corrieyairack track.

OS Landranger 42 (Glen Garry & Loch Rannoch area) & 35 (Kingussie & Monadhliath Mountains)

Heritage Information

This interestingly named route is a former coffin road and is said to be marked by the remains of funeral cairns. It is named though after Mary Maria the daughter of a family living at the head of Loch Crunachdan in the late nineteenth century; they were known for their hospitality to travellers.

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