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Killiecrankie, Fincastle And Tummel

Ben Vrackie summit

Natural Monuments

Killiecrankie, Fincastle And Tummel

Ben Vrackie summit

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Ben Vrackie summit

Recommended by 128 hikers out of 129

On the southern fringes of the Cairngorms National Park is a mountain beloved to the folk of Pitlochry and, indeed, wider Perthshire. Hikes to Ben Vrackie take you to a distinctive pyramidal peak that stands proud and individual, a lone sentinel boasting splendid views of its distant neighbours. Ease of navigation and good paths mean that this is a great outing for the whole family, with very little technical difficulty.

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Location: Killiecrankie, Fincastle And Tummel, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Ben Vrackie & Loch a Choire loop from Pitlochry

9.73km

03:47

600m

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

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2. Ben Vrackie and the Pass of Killiecrankie – Highland Perthshire

21.2km

06:54

770m

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

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3. Pitlochry Town Centre – Loch a' Choire loop from Port na Craig

15.2km

05:25

720m

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

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51m

December 24, 2022

Ben Vrackie, at 2,759 feet (841 m), is classified as a Corbett. It's significantly higher than the surrounding hills so you get great views, especially north into the Cairngorms and west down Loch Tummel. Most people walk it via the path from Pitlochry to the south. It's a great walk with between 2,000 and 2,600 feet (600 - 800 m) of ascent.

Kirsten 〽️

September 10, 2020

An easy walk until you reach the lochan then the going gets a little harder to the summit but well worth the views!!

MarkN

October 17, 2019

Great views of the Cairngorms

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Elevation 800 m

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Location: Killiecrankie, Fincastle And Tummel, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Ben Vrackie summit

1. Ben Vrackie & Loch a Choire loop from Pitlochry

2. Ben Vrackie and the Pass of Killiecrankie – Highland Perthshire

3. Pitlochry Town Centre – Loch a' Choire loop from Port na Craig

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