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Ben Macdui summit – View of Cairn Lochan loop from Cairn Lochan

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Ben Macdui summit – View of Cairn Lochan loop from Cairn Lochan

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Ben Macdui summit – View of Cairn Lochan loop from Cairn Lochan

06:07

15.4km

810m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

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591 m

View of the Lairig Ghru Pass

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Enjoy the views across the famous Lairig Ghru (hill pass) to your West. This old traveller's route connects the towns of Braemar and Aviemore, and is 43km long. It also …

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3.69 km

Small stone pyramids show the way on the ascent.
In good weather / clear visibility you have a great view. In bad weather (sudden weather change) you can quickly lose your orientation (map / compass / GPS)

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9.23 km

Loch Avon Beach

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Loch Avon feels remarkably wild, depsite being relatively accessible from the Cairngorm Mountain ski station. However, it's a glorious place to wild camp. The nearby Shelter Stone is a popular …

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11.5 km

View of Cairn Gorm

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The route between Coire an t-Sneachda and Cairngorm summit is on good footpaths, and here you can get some of the highest views in Britain. The views out in all …

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11.9 km

View of the Cliffs, Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

a beautiful view over the cliffs

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12.5 km

Stob Coire an t-Sneachda Summit

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Along with neighbouring Corie an Lochain, Corie an t-Sneachda is one of the famous Northern Corries. It is known for its gloriously accessibility from the car park at the Cairngorm …

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13.7 km

View of Cairn Lochan

Highlight • Natural Monument

fairly straight forward walk with some nice elevation and brilliant views on a clear day ... Best experienced in winter conditions

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13.9 km

Cairn Lochan

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Cairn Lochan at 3,990 feet (1,216 m) is the 15th highest peak in Scotland and the 15th highest in the British Isles. It is not noted for being a striking-looking …

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15.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.34 km

5.37 km

657 m

Surfaces

9.34 km

3.52 km

1.85 km

657 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,300 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

16°C

4°C

84 %

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Ben Macdui summit – View of Cairn Lochan loop from Cairn Lochan

View of the Lairig Ghru Pass