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Creag Bheag Heather Path – Creag Bheag Summit loop from Kingussie

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Creag Bheag Heather Path – Creag Bheag Summit loop from Kingussie

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Creag Bheag Heather Path – Creag Bheag Summit loop from Kingussie

01:34

4.02km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

666 m

Caledonian Pinewood, Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Forest

The path leads through a beautiful forest with Caledonian pines

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2

1.24 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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3

1.99 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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4

2.26 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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B

4.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.79 km

1.55 km

308 m

176 m

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.55 km

1.54 km

326 m

251 m

220 m

128 m

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Monday 18 May

15°C

7°C

97 %

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