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Mountain Hikes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire

Braemar

The best mountain hikes around Braemar

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Want to explore more of the mountains In Aberdeenshire? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes around Braemar to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike around Braemar.

Ben Macdui Summit – Cairn Gorm Summit loop from Boat of Garten
Expert

06:56

18.9km

Stob Coire an t-Sneachda loop from Boat of Garten
Expert

03:35

9.37km

Carn Aosda – The Cairnwell loop from Spittal of Glenshee
Expert

04:36

14.3km

Carn an Tuirc – Cairn of Claise loop from Muckle Inverey
Intermediate

04:22

12.8km

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    Ben Macdui Summit – Cairn Gorm Summit loop from Boat of Garten

    06:56

    18.9km

    2.7km/h

    920m

    920m

    Expert

    5.0

    (4)

    35

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    2
    2

    Stob Coire an t-Sneachda loop from Boat of Garten

    03:35

    9.37km

    2.6km/h

    580m

    580m

    Expert

    5.0

    (2)

    30

    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    3
    3

    Carn Aosda – The Cairnwell loop from Spittal of Glenshee

    04:36

    14.3km

    3.1km/h

    560m

    560m

    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    17

    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Carn an Tuirc – Cairn of Claise loop from Muckle Inverey

    04:22

    12.8km

    2.9km/h

    640m

    640m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (2)

    2

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5

Cairn Gorm Summit loop from Boat of Garten

04:16

11.3km

2.6km/h

700m

700m

Expert

3

Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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