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Morrone & Carn na Drochaide loop from Braemar — Cairngorms National Park

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Morrone & Carn na Drochaide loop from Braemar — Cairngorms National Park

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Morrone & Carn na Drochaide loop from Braemar — Cairngorms National Park

04:53

15.7km

560m

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Embark on the Morrone & Carn na Drochaide loop from Braemar, a moderate hike spanning 9.8 miles (15.7 km) with an elevation gain of 1841 feet (561 metres). This rewarding route, typically completed in around 4 hours and 53 minutes, offers diverse terrain from good paths to heather-clad slopes. As…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parking

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2.13 km

View of Braemar and the Cairngorms

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4.41 km

Morrone Summit

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The hike is not very exhausting and you will have fantastic views over the Cairngorm from the Corbett. If you do the hike in the late afternoon you may spot some stags on your way back to Breamer.

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7.53 km

Carn na Drochaide

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A big wide shallow summit at 830m. Great views south towards the ski centre, a nice extension to a walk over Morrone from Braemar.

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15.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.49 km

4.62 km

3.82 km

1.29 km

531 m

Surfaces

9.78 km

3.58 km

1.89 km

499 m

Elevation

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

14°C

4°C

39 %

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Morrone & Carn na Drochaide loop from Braemar — Cairngorms National Park

View of Braemar and the Cairngorms

Morrone Summit

Carn na Drochaide

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