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The best waterfall hikes and walks around Braemar

36hikes

4.7

(708)

6,415 people hiked here

Dive into the area’s natural wonders with our curated list of waterfall hikes and walks around Braemar. Whether you’re after eye-catching cascades or serene streams, here are some of the best hiking trails around Braemar with waterfalls.

Glen Quoich & Glen Lui loop from Linn of Quoich — Cairngorms National Park
Intermediate

04:56

18.2km

Garbh Allt Shiel waterfalls loop — Cairngorms National Park
Intermediate

02:19

8.26km

Quoich Punch Bowl loop — Cairngorms National Park
Easy

01:27

5.35km

Carn na Drochaide loop — Cairngorms National Park
Intermediate

03:26

10.3km

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    Glen Quoich & Glen Lui loop from Linn of Quoich — Cairngorms National Park

    04:56

    18.2km

    3.7km/h

    250m

    240m

    Intermediate

    4.7

    (15)

    114

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    2

    Garbh Allt Shiel waterfalls loop — Cairngorms National Park

    02:19

    8.26km

    3.6km/h

    160m

    160m

    Intermediate

    4.8

    (25)

    94

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Quoich Punch Bowl loop — Cairngorms National Park

    01:27

    5.35km

    3.7km/h

    80m

    80m

    Easy

    4.5

    (15)

    72

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4

    Carn na Drochaide loop — Cairngorms National Park

    03:26

    10.3km

    3.0km/h

    480m

    480m

    Intermediate

    4.8

    (4)

    31

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ben Macdui via Derry Cairngorm loop — Cairngorms National Park

11:13

32.2km

2.9km/h

1,120m

1,120m

Expert

4.5

(2)

38

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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