Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Glenmore National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.77 km

Chalamain Gap

Highlight • Natural Monument

Linking the Cairngorm Mountain ski centre with the Lairig Ghru the Chalamain Gap is a high and rocky pass.
It’s used on the Cairngorm 4000’s route and also by runners …

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10.4 km

View of Glenmore Forest and River Druie

Highlight • Forest

remember to turn and look back. the views out over the forest is incredible!

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18.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

3.48 km

2.86 km

988 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.88 km

4.97 km

2.42 km

988 m

234 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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