Creag Bheag Summit – View of Loch Gynack loop from Kingussie

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Creag Bheag Summit – View of Loch Gynack loop from Kingussie

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Creag Bheag Summit – View of Loch Gynack loop from Kingussie

02:11

6.29km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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69 m

Kingussie railway station

Highlight • Rest Area

Sustrans Millennium Milepost (type: Mills) metal sculpture. One of many placed throughout the UK National Cycle Network.

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1.07 km

Caledonian Pinewood, Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Forest

The path leads through a beautiful forest with Caledonian pines

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1.65 km

Creag Bheag Heather Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This well maintained section of path takes you from Creag Bheag towards Kingussie. In late summer the hillside is alight with vibrant heather flowers.

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2.14 km

Bench With a View of Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great spot to enjoy the views and perhaps take a break if ascending the hill from this side.

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2.40 km

Creag Bheag Summit

Highlight • Summit

An easy Loop from the town to reach this Marilyn. There are a few cairns on the top, the true summit being the one built like a trig pillar closer to the south west.

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3.19 km

View towards Loch Gynack and the Monadhliath Mountains

Highlight • Summit

At this path junction there is a bench where you can pause and enjoy the views towards Loch Gynack and the Monadhliath Mountains.

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3.46 km

View of Loch Gynack

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good view spot complete with a bench to enjoy the view. Can be reached by following waymarkers for the Golf Course circular walk from the town.

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5.84 km

Kingussie Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Kingussie is a lively town and a good base for exploring the sensational Northern Cairngorms. Nestled in the Spey Valley, the town enjoys gorgeous scenery but is a little bit …

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6.29 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.76 km

1.57 km

1.14 km

1.06 km

707 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.99 km

1.34 km

1.27 km

773 m

439 m

373 m

109 m

Elevation

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Comments

September 5, 2021,Scottish National Trail - Day 15 addon: Kingussie - Creag Bheag circular

This walk is an addition to the main Scottish National Trail route, and much recommended. A quick though steep climb from Kingussie to Creag Bheag (487m) with breathtaking and truly panoramic views of the hills and mountains in the area. An equally steep walk down to the east offers superb views of Loch Gynack before eventually reaching a road taking …

September 21, 2024,Schottland - Creag Bheag – Runde von Kingussie am Golfplatz vorbei zurück

Beautiful plateau hike. Starts at the car park in Kingussie. Small summit cross in the shape of a pile of stones, with a great view. The mist in the morning was great, slowly disappearing in the valley below. The way down was quite steep and I was glad I had walking sticks. But you always have a view of Loch …

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August 10, 2023,Creag Bheag litter-pick #mypurposefuladventure

I wanted to reccy this route as I'm guiding a womens walk, I knew it would be pretty, but it's absolutely stunning 😍

There was zero litter actually on the route to Creag Bheag, and the only litter I found was at the golf course. It wasn't a huge haul, but even little helps, right?! ✨️

June 12, 2025,Creag Bheag – View over Loch Gynack Runde von Kingussie

A beautiful loop in the Highlands with excellent views from the summit of Greag Bheag. Since the descent was very steep and slippery, I recommend doing the loop the other way around and starting along the golf course.

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