Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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5.52 km

Clachnaben Summit and Granite Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Some quite boggy stretches. Light scrambling to get to the top of the granite tor to enjoy the view around the area.

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5.60 km

Clachnaben Rocky Outcrop

Highlight • Natural Monument

Clachnaben is much easier to approach from west on the MTB

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6.22 km

Plane Wreckage

Highlight • Structure

080405 date reference for Tour creator.

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10.9 km

Charr Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Small bothy in Glen Dye. OK refuge for the night especially in bad weather. No fire or stove.

Link to the Bothy site :
mountainbothies.org.uk/bothies/eastern-highlands/charr

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11.3 km

Stone Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

14.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

Surfaces

12.1 km

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 April

8°C

1°C

70 %

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