The Top 20 Peaks In Aberdeenshire
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks In Aberdeenshire is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits In Aberdeenshire for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits In Aberdeenshire for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: September 30, 2025
Small stone pyramids show the way on the ascent.
In good weather / clear visibility you have a great view. In bad weather (sudden weather change) you can quickly lose your orientation (map / compass / GPS)
In good weather / clear visibility you have a great view. In bad weather (sudden weather change) you can quickly lose your orientation (map / compass / GPS)
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The Cairnwell is better known for the road beneath it and its ski developments than its beauty as a mountain viewpoint. However, it does hold the title of being the …
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Càrn Aosda is one of the easiest and quickest Munros to climb. You can make an extremely quick ascent using the tracks from the ski-centre but a much less frequented …
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Taking its name from the lochan set like a dark gem in the spectacular steep-sided corrie, Lochnagar is a mountain defined by the steep and clefted cliffs that surround its …
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Glas Maol is a 1,068m Munro mountain in the Scottish Highlands. It's the highest of the six Munros that sit in this natural circuit, east of the Glenshee Ski Centre. Its summit features a trig pillar and a large shelter.
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Mayar - a Munro in the east of Scotland that is commonly hiked with its neighbour Driesh. A great walk from Glen Clova.
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Creag Leacach is a 987m Munro mountain in the Scottish Highlands. The pass that leads up to the Glenshee Ski Centre (A93) is perfectly placed to allow a high start …
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Tom Buidhe is a 3,140-foot (957 m) Munro in the Scottish Highlands. It's the smallest of the six Munros that make up a natural circuit, east of the Glenshee Ski …
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Mount Keen is a Munro mountain of Scotland that stands alone in the east. For that reason it's commonly hill walker's first or last Munro as it's a long but …
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Broad Cairn is a rocky Munro summit above Loch Muick in Royal Deeside. Sitting above undulating grassy plains and amongst other Munro peaks, the descent down Broad Cairn's boulderfield will test tired legs.
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