Maria Mahria Way Show path on map
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: Coffin Road, Rural Path
Path distance: 4.5km
Accessibility info: Suitable for bikes, Suitable for pedestrians
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.
