Scottish National Trail: Blair Atholl to Bynack Lodge
Cairngorms National Park
To begin the three-day wild trek through the Cairngorms, a classic Scottish Glen (steep-sided with a rushing river and falls) leads up to wide-open heather hills, and the section ends at the remote location of Bynack Lodge ruins.
Also in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 28 km
- Ascent
- 533 m
- Descent
- 209 m
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 130 m
- High Point
- 500 m
- Gradient
- 3˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's an unknown remoteness, it features unknown exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 130 m to the maximum altitude of 500 m, the route covers 28 km, 533 vertical metres of ascent and 209 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.