The Top 14 Peaks around Kingussie
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Kingussie is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 14
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 around Kingussie 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 around Kingussie for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Creag Bheag Summit
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An easy Loop from the town to reach this Marilyn. There are a few cairns on the top, the true summit being the one built like a trig pillar closer to the south west.
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Carn na Caim Summit
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Often climbed alongside A' Bhuidheanach Bheag, this Munro mountain is considered one of the easier Munro bagging outings. Rolling hills make for a pleasant ascent from the Drumochter Pass.
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Meall Chuaich Summit Cairn
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Massive cairn on the top, so easy to find the summit. Can bike from the main road to the loch for a shorter ascent.
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Càrn Dearg (Monadh Liath)
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Carn Dearg is a 945m Munro mountain in the Scottish Highlands. It was the final Munro in a great circuit of three (including A'Chailleach and Carn Sgulain) for us. On …
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Carn Sgùlain Summit
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A starkly featureless Munro. Strangely befitting of its surroundings as the Granite topped mountains of the Cairngorms are left to the South and the remote wilds of the Monadhliath (translates to Grey Mountains) begin.
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Summit cairn of Mullach Clach a' Bhlair
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You can reach Mullach Clach a‘ Bhlair not just via the drover track. If you hike just a little east of Ruighe Aiteachain Bothy, you will see a faint path …
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Beinn Dearg Summit
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Beinn Dearg is a 1,008m Munro mountain in the Scottish highlands. We climbed it one day in May 2019 from the Snaicheachan bothy (which nicely breaks up the journey from …
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A' Chailleach Summit Cairn
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A remote and wild Munro in the Monadhliath (Grey Mountain Range). This summit means 'The Old Woman' and has rather a large cairn on it.
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Carn an Fhidhleir Summit
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Carn An Fhidhleir is a 994m Munro mountain in the Scottish Highlands. Due to its remote location, it's best approached by mountain bike between Linn of Dee and Geldie Lodge. …
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View towards Loch Gynack and the Monadhliath Mountains
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At this path junction there is a bench where you can pause and enjoy the views towards Loch Gynack and the Monadhliath Mountains.
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Cairngorms National Park
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This area is beautiful and diverse: mountains, rivers, lakes, forest, heath, moor... - "Heart, what more could you want?"
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