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Herdsman's Hill

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Herdsman's Hill

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Herdsman's Hill

Recommended by 169 hikers out of 171

This wonderful mountain rises up from the Queen’s Forest in the Cairngorms National Park, just to the east of the town of Aviemore. Thanks to its trails and accessibility, Meall …

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Glenmore National Nature Reserve

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Location: Aviemore, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Bynack More & Meall a’ Bhuachaille loop from Allt Ban — Cairngorms National Park

24.8km

08:31

1,160m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Herdsman's Hill – Ryvoan Bothy loop from Glenmore Forest Park

11.7km

03:56

520m

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

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3. Ryvoan Bothy – Herdsman's Hill loop from Glenmore Forest Park

16.6km

05:22

650m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Linda

May 7, 2024

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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Milo

July 4, 2022

You can always do the quick and easy from Glenmore Lodge, but the really nice views you will only have taking the woodland path to the Ryvoan Bothy and taking the trail up to the top from there. The views back towards the bothy and over to Cairngorm are magnificient on a good day (and as everyone else is doing the quick and easy, you'll have them likely for yourself ;-)

Jay Jay

August 30, 2024

A 360° view from the peak, best view across all of the Cairngorms. Steep hike across uneven rocks and rubble path, but so worth it on a good day.

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Elevation 800 m

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Location: Aviemore, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Herdsman's Hill

1. Bynack More & Meall a’ Bhuachaille loop from Allt Ban — Cairngorms National Park

2. Herdsman's Hill – Ryvoan Bothy loop from Glenmore Forest Park

3. Ryvoan Bothy – Herdsman's Hill loop from Glenmore Forest Park

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