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Chalamain Gap

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Chalamain Gap

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Glenmore National Nature Reserve

Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous

Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

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    1. Chalamain Gap from Glenmore trail-running loop — Cairngorms National Park

    18.6km

    02:22

    420m

    420m

    Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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    February 13, 2023

    Linking the Cairngorm Mountain ski centre with the Lairig Ghru the Chalamain Gap is a high and rocky pass.
    It’s used on the Cairngorm 4000’s route and also by runners and walkers to access the Lairig Ghru and the western Munros from the high car park at the Cairngorm Mountain Centre.

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      Elevation 720 m

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      Location: Aviemore, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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