The Top 20 Attractions in Deeside And Lochnagar
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Deeside And Lochnagar. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Deeside And Lochnagar is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
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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Glas Maol summit
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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 summit
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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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Tom Buidhe Summit
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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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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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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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Cairn of Claise summit
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Cairn of Claise is a 3,491-foot (1,064 m) Munro in the Scottish Highlands. The summit of Cairn of Claise offers wonderful views over the Mounth.
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Driesh Summit
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Driesh is a 3,107-foot (947 m) Munro in the Scottish Highlands. It's commonly climbed with its neighbour Mayar, which is a nice circular route that starts in the dense woodland …
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Prince Albert's Pyramid (Balmoral Cairn)
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The Queen’s Scottish residence of Balmoral Castle
is impressive enough by itself, but the wooded
hills around it are dotted with spectacular cairns.
Most were established by Queen Victoria and …
is impressive enough by itself, but the wooded
hills around it are dotted with spectacular cairns.
Most were established by Queen Victoria and …
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Loch Muick
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Glen Muick is part of the Balmoral Estate, Scottish holiday home to the Royal Family. You can discover lots of great walking routes in the area, plus see a variety …
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