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View from Craigellachie – Steep Section loop from Aviemore

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View from Craigellachie – Steep Section loop from Aviemore

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(87)

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View from Craigellachie – Steep Section loop from Aviemore

01:44

4.90km

260m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

938 m

Birch Forest in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Forest

1.73 km

Craigellachie National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

3

2.10 km

Rocky Outcrop in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive views, especially on a clear day, but also pretty with clouds hanging over the peaks.

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4

2.10 km

Craigellachie Summit – View of Lochan Dubh and Cairngorms

Highlight • Summit

Amazing views from the top would definitely recommend. It's great how close it is to Aviemore and that you can get such great views without actually going up a mountain. Can be boggy in parts so wear appropriate footwear!

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5

2.11 km

View from Craigellachie

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

2.93 km

Cairn on the Moor in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Natural

It goes through marshy areas across the plateau.

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7

3.03 km

Steep Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Slippery when wet. Steep and with steps, the narrow path is better climbed than descended.

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8

3.81 km

Steep Alternative Trail in Cairngorms National Park

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Start of an alternative path to the top. Be careful, it is very steep and in places poorly paved. But in return you get a picturesque trail with a great view.

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9

4.07 km

Craigellachie Rock Face View

Highlight • Forest

View of the rock face to Craigellachie. You can climb it as a circular hike. In this case, the clockwise tour is recommended. The ascent is relatively steep, but the descent is relatively easy.

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4.90 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.53 km

942 m

240 m

196 m

Surfaces

2.95 km

1.18 km

507 m

160 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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3°C

44 %

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