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Tour of the Northern Corries
A classic hike around of Scotland's most famous peaks.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 793 m
- Descent
- 793 m
Ben Macdui
Cairngorms National Park
A very pleasant ascent up Britain's 2nd highest mountain with wonderful views of the Cairngorms.
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 771 m
- Descent
- 771 m
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 626 m
- High Point
- 1.3 km
- Gradient
- 12˚
A very well marked path from the Cairngorm Ski Centre until you get up to the plateau and the path is replaced by a field of large stones. Use the cairns to keep on track, and again at the summit when the path once again disappears under stones.
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Description
The summit itself is not breath taking, but on a clear day the views of Cairn Toul and Braeriach most certainly are! From the summit, if time allows, you can make a loop return via the Cairngorm or simply head back the way you came.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Similar routes nearby
1.5 km away
Braeriach linear via the Chalamain Gap
With its wide rolling plateau and monumental corrie system Scotland's third highest mountain is also one of its most interesting and impressive.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
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