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Meall Chuaich Summit Cairn

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Meall Chuaich Summit Cairn

Meall Chuaich Summit Cairn

Recommended by 19 hikers

A lofty, prominent and isolated dome, Meall Chuaich is an accessible summit and a grand viewpoint. Hikes to Meall Chuaich’s gentle, windblown top offer up unique views across Badenoch to …

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    1. Meall Chruaidh Summit Trail – Meall Chuaich Summit Cairn loop from Dalwhinnie

    14.7km

    04:51

    600m

    600m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

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    June 22, 2021

    Massive cairn on the top, so easy to find the summit. Can bike from the main road to the loch for a shorter ascent.

      November 26, 2024

      Enjoy the view from this lone Cairngorms outlier over to Ben Macdui (whilst you eat your sarnies sheltered from the wind behind the huge summit cairn!)

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        Elevation 980 m

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        Location: Kingussie, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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