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Glenmore Lodge Loop

Cairngorms National Park

Take on this endurance challenge with sweeping views.

Hiking Severe

Distance
35 km
Ascent
1.4 km
Descent
1.4 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
329 m
High Point
1.3 km
Gradient
12˚
Glenmore Lodge Loop Map

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between May and September. From a low point of 329 m to the maximum altitude of 1.3 km, the route covers 35 km, 1362 vertical metres of ascent and 1362 vertical metres of descent.

Description

A challenging route to take you all throughout the park. All types of terrain from boulder fields, swamps/bogs, and snowy peaks.

Difficulty

Severe

Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between May and September

Features

  • Wildlife
  • Picturesque
  • Summit Hike
  • Wild flowers
  • Water features

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