Broad Cairn Summit

Broad Cairn Summit

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Broad Cairn Summit

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A deep glacial trough, containing the picturesque Loch Muick, rises gradually from the east in a series of huge, smooth steps to the proud Munro summit of Broad Cairn. Hikes …

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Location: Ballater And Crathie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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May 20, 2022

Hiking

Broad Cairn is a rocky Munro summit above Loch Muick in Royal Deeside. Sitting above undulating grassy plains and amongst other Munro peaks, the descent down Broad Cairn's boulderfield will test tired legs.

Andrew

June 30, 2021

Hiking

An easier Munro, can be accessed as part of the white Mounth, or by itself by following the path to the east of Loch Muick.

Ren (hills, horses, and Hyrox)

July 31, 2024

Hiking

Don’t try to go round the side if you’re doing an out and back to bypass the sunmit on the return - there is a small path which looks tempting but it vanishes in a bog. Took us longer that way than to just go over the top through the boulder field again.

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