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View of the Lairig Ghru Pass

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View of the Lairig Ghru Pass

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View of the Lairig Ghru Pass

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Cairngorms National Park

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Location: Aviemore, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. A loop of Ben Macdui, Loch Avon and Cairngorm from the Ski Centre — Cairngorms National Park

20.0km

08:10

1,190m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Ben Macdui Summit – View of Cairn Lochan loop from Little Inverey

15.4km

06:07

810m

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

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3. View of the Lairig Ghru Pass – Ben Macdui summit loop from Boat of Garten

17.9km

06:23

890m

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

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ionapawson

December 22, 2022

Enjoy the views across the famous Lairig Ghru (hill pass) to your West. This old traveller's route connects the towns of Braemar and Aviemore, and is 43km long. It also contains the source of the River Dee. Across the other side of the valley is where the high peaks of Braeriach and Càirn Toul lie.

Russell1984

July 15, 2020

Be prepared for wild weather and visibility to drop suddenly up here, know how to read a map and take warm clothes, the plateau can be a wild place.

Andrew

March 8, 2022

After a steep ascent, the path from here along eases out and is much steadier. The views across the glens are fantastic.

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Location: Aviemore, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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View of the Lairig Ghru Pass

1. A loop of Ben Macdui, Loch Avon and Cairngorm from the Ski Centre — Cairngorms National Park

2. Ben Macdui Summit – View of Cairn Lochan loop from Little Inverey

3. View of the Lairig Ghru Pass – Ben Macdui summit loop from Boat of Garten

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