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Chalamain Gap from Glenmore loop — Cairngorms National Park

Hiking trails & Routes

Chalamain Gap from Glenmore loop — Cairngorms National Park

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Chalamain Gap from Glenmore loop — Cairngorms National Park

05:38

19.8km

430m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Glenmore National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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577 m

Glenmore Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Learn more about Glenmore Forest Park at our Visitor Center where you can view the range of trails and activities while relaxing in our cafe. You can start a walk …

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4.10 km

Utsi's Bridge

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Named after the Sami Mikel Utsi, who (along with his wife Ethel Lindgren) was responsible for reintroducing reindeer to Scotland, this bridge leads over the River Allt Mor to Chalamain …

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7.16 km

Chalamain Gap

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

If you're hiking through the boulder-strewn jaws of the Chalamain Gap, odds are you are headed somewhere spectacular. This rocky defile connects the popular Cairngorm ski area with the magical …

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9.08 km

Angus Sinclair Memorial Plaque

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In 1957, members of the Edinburgh University Officers' Training Corps built a bothy here in honour of Scottish philosopher Dr William Angus Sinclair, who had died on Cairn Gorm three …

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19.0 km

Loch Morlich Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

There were no mosquitoes to be seen when I passed in June. Fortunately for me.

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19.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

5.16 km

1.76 km

211 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

4.51 km

3.62 km

234 m

211 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

Elevation

Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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