Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Mountain Peaks

United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Ballater And Crathie

Broad Cairn Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Broad Cairn Summit

Recommended by 19 hikers

A deep glacial trough, containing the picturesque Loch Muick, rises gradually from the east in a series of huge, smooth steps to the proud Munro summit of Broad Cairn. Hikes …

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Cairngorms National Park

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Routes here

    Best Hikes to Broad Cairn Summit

    4.7

    (22)

    403

    hikers

    1. Lochnagar & the White Mounth Munros loop from Spittal of Glen Muick — Cairngorms National Park

    30.9km

    09:32

    1,090m

    1,090m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Expert

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Expert

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Expert

    Tips

    May 20, 2022

    Broad Cairn is a rocky Munro summit above Loch Muick in Royal Deeside. Sitting above undulating grassy plains and amongst other Munro peaks, the descent down Broad Cairn's boulderfield will test tired legs.

      June 30, 2021

      An easier Munro, can be accessed as part of the white Mounth, or by itself by following the path to the east of Loch Muick.

        July 31, 2024

        Don’t try to go round the side if you’re doing an out and back to bypass the sunmit on the return - there is a small path which looks tempting but it vanishes in a bog. Took us longer that way than to just go over the top through the boulder field again.

          In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

          Sign up for free

          Details

          Informations

          Elevation 980 m

          Good to know

          Family Friendly

          yes

          Wheelchair access

          no

          Dog Friendly

          yes

          Weather

          Powered by AerisWeather

          Today

          Thursday 23 October

          6°C

          2°C

          0 %

          If you start your activity now...

          Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

          Most visited during

          January

          February

          March

          April

          May

          June

          July

          August

          September

          October

          November

          December

          Loading

          Location: Ballater And Crathie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

          Other Popular Places to Check Out

          Mayar Summit

          Explore
          RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
          Download the app
          Follow Us on Socials

          © komoot GmbH

          Privacy Policy