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: December 2, 2025
Ben Macdui summit
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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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Cairnwell Summit
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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 summit
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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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Cac Carn Beag (Lochnagar summit)
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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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Mount Keen summit
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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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Morrone Summit
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The hike is not very exhausting and you will have fantastic views over the Cairngorm from the Corbett. If you do the hike in the late afternoon you may spot some stags on your way back to Breamer.
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Broad Cairn Summit
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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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Derry Cairngorm Summit
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With its great summit cone rising above the foothills, many hikers on Deeside mistake Derry Cairngorm for Ben Macdui. From the 3,789 feet (1,155 metre) high summit, you are rewarded …
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Tolmount
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Tolmount is a 958m Munro mountain in the Scottish Highlands. When walking over from neighbouring Tom Buidhe it doesn't feel as if you descend an re-ascend much between the two …
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Clachnaben Summit and Granite Tor
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Some quite boggy stretches. Light scrambling to get to the top of the granite tor to enjoy the view around the area.
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