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Beinn Mheadhoin — Summit Tors

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Beinn Mheadhoin — Summit Tors

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Characterised by the distinctive granite tors that line the broad crest of its huge whaleback form, Beinn Mheadhoin is a remote mountain right in the wild heart of the Cairngorms. One of the highest points in Britain, hikes to Beinn Mheadhoin are long but rewarding, taking you to treasures unseen by the less determined walker.

A remote giant set amid Cairngorm splendour

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Cairngorms National Park

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    April 6, 2020

    Hiking

    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 set in granite and sand. A short scramble is required to get to the summit (atop boxy, pockmarked granite tors).

    March 10, 2026

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    Impressive Granite tors make for good scrambling!

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    1. Derry Cairngorm & Beinn Mheadhoin loop from Linn of Dee — Cairngorms National Park

    33.6km

    10:43

    1,090m

    1,090m

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

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

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

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    Elevation 1,150 m

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    Location: Glenlivet, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom

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