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The Cairngorm Mountains
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The Cairngorm Mountains
The Top 20 Peaks in The Cairngorm Mountains
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in The Cairngorm Mountains 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 The Cairngorm Mountains 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 The Cairngorm Mountains for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Cairn Gorm Summit
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Cairn Gorm is the summit most visible from Speyside and has therefore lent its name to the entire Cairngorms range and the wider national park. It is a prominent and …
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Herdsman's Hill
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A magnificent view, worth the climb. Simple stone steps can be found at the particularly steep sections. These sections are a bit challenging on the descent, but manageable with good shoes and a little patience.
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Ben Macdui summit
Highlight • Summit
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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Sgòr Gaoith Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
A Munro with a wonderful surprise – Sgòr Gaoith is a 3,668-foot (1,118 m) mountain in the Scottish Highlands. The views from the summit across to Braeriach are outstanding on …
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Bynack More Summit
Highlight • Natural Monument
Bynack More is a 1,090m Munro mountain in the Scottish Highlands. We approached it in September 2019 from the northeastern shores of Loch Avon, after descending Beinn Mheadhoin. Bynack More …
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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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Braeriach
Highlight • Natural Monument
Britain’s third highest mountain, Braeriach is a vast, remote Cairngorms colossus. Difficult to reach from any direction, guarded by abrupt cliffs and enclosed by stunning corries, Braeriach is always a …
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The Devil's Point
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Devil’s Point (so called since ghillie John Brown thought better of telling Queen Victoria that Bod an Deamhain actually translates as ‘Penis of the Demon’) rises sheer above the …
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Beinn Bhrotain Summit Cairn
Highlight • Summit
Beinn Bhrotain is a 3,796-foot (1,157 m) Munro in the Scottish Highlands. Although it sits quite close to popular mountains in the Cairngorms National Park, like Ben Macdui, Beinn Bhrotain …
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Beinn Mheadhoin — Summit Tors
Highlight • Natural Monument
Beinn Mheadhoin is a 1,182m Munro mountain in the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands. The wide summit ridge of this handsome mountain features a pavement of granite slabs …
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Stob Coire an t-Sneachda Summit
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Along with neighbouring Corie an Lochain, Corie an t-Sneachda is one of the famous Northern Corries. It is known for its gloriously accessibility from the car park at the Cairngorm …
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