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Pętla Cairngorms 4000s — Park Narodowy Cairngorms

Paweł Frąckiewicz
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Pętla Cairngorms 4000s — Park Narodowy Cairngorms

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August 22, 2026

Pętla Cairngorms 4000s — Park Narodowy Cairngorms

Hard

25:23

60.0km

2.4km/h

3,450m

3,450m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 7.39 km for 12 m

After 25.5 km for 4.34 km

After 46.3 km for 2.72 km

After 52.4 km for 443 m

After 54.4 km for 605 m

Most people would complete this in 4-8 days

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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135 m

Cairngorm Mountain Base Station

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The Cairngorm Mountain Railway is a two-kilometer funicular railway on Cairn Gorm in Scotland and the highest railway in the United Kingdom. It is located in Cairngorms National Park, Britain's …

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3.32 km

Cairn Gorm Summit

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Cairn Gorm is the summit most visible from Speyside and has therefore lent its name to the entire Cairngorms range and the wider national park. It is a prominent and …

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11.5 km

Ben Macdui summit

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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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26.3 km

Cairn Toul summit

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Cairn Toul is the fourth highest mountain in Scotland, surpassed only by Ben Nevis, Ben Macdui and Braeriach. It is the second highest point in the western massif of the …

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5

27.4 km

A spectacular peak across the corrie from Braeriach with several al ascent options. The Lochain Uaine below looks fantastic from hear, and in the spring months can still have ice covering it.

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6

47.1 km

Braeriach

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Britain’s third highest mountain, Braeriach is a vast, remote Cairngorms colossus. Difficult to reach from any direction, guarded by abrupt cliffs and enclosed by stunning corries, Braeriach is always a …

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60.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

17.3 km

2.48 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.2 km

14.2 km

2.88 km

1.98 km

944 m

590 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,300 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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