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Chalamain Gap

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Chalamain Gap

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This segment may be dangerous

Parts of this Highlight comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

This Highlight goes through a protected area

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Glenmore National Nature Reserve

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    January 17, 2023

    Hiking

    If you're hiking through the boulder-strewn jaws of the Chalamain Gap, odds are you are headed somewhere spectacular. This rocky defile connects the popular Cairngorm ski area with the magical Lairig Ghru – the great cleft through the heart of the Cairngorms. Properly known as Eag Choire a Chomhlaich, the Gap can be an awkward obstacle but nowhere is it overly technical.

    November 21, 2020

    Hiking

    less as a recommendation than as a warning!

    This piece is very, very uncomfortable, especially with a heavy backpack, the way through the Lairig Ghru is comparatively a walk.
    Doing a few more meters of altitude and going pathlessly over the Creag a' Chalamain is worth considering!
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    July 27, 2024

    Hiking

    A fun rocky pass through the hillside. Care is needed and would be difficult to pass with small dogs or children. Even a walk through here is a thrilling day out. This can however be a very dangerous spot in winter, with snow building up around the gap.

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

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

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    Distance 293 m

    Uphill 0 m

    Downhill 30 m

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    Location: Aviemore, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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