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Tolmount & Tom Buidhe loop from Auchallater — Cairngorms National Park

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Tolmount & Tom Buidhe loop from Auchallater — Cairngorms National Park

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Tolmount & Tom Buidhe loop from Auchallater — Cairngorms National Park

08:37

29.1km

810m

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Embark on the Tolmount & Tom Buidhe loop from Auchallater, a challenging 18.1-mile (29.1 km) hike that offers a true sense of the Scottish wilderness. This difficult route involves a significant 2643 feet (806 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 8 hours and 36 minutes to complete. As you…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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After 12.1 km for 131 m

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12.2 km

Tolmount

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Tolmount is a 958m Munro mountain in the Scottish Highlands. When walking over from neighbouring Tom Buidhe it doesn't feel as if you descend an re-ascend much between the two …

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13.8 km

Tom Buidhe Summit

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Tom Buidhe is a 3,140-foot (957 m) Munro in the Scottish Highlands. It's the smallest of the six Munros that make up a natural circuit, east of the Glenshee Ski …

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17.5 km

Cairn of Claise summit

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Cairn of Claise is a 3,491-foot (1,064 m) Munro in the Scottish Highlands. The summit of Cairn of Claise offers wonderful views over the Mounth.

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24.0 km

Callater Stables Bothy

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Small bothy with two rooms: one dormitory with four bunk beds for eight walkers/bikers. No fireplace in the bothy, but there is a pit toilet in the next building. Bring your own toilet paper, just in case!

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29.1 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

12.9 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

9.99 km

2.88 km

178 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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Tolmount & Tom Buidhe loop from Auchallater — Cairngorms National Park

Tolmount

Tom Buidhe Summit

Cairn of Claise summit

Callater Stables Bothy

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