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Ballater And Crathie

Lochnagar & the White Mounth Munros loop from Spittal of Glen Muick — Cairngorms National Park

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Ballater And Crathie

Lochnagar & the White Mounth Munros loop from Spittal of Glen Muick — Cairngorms National Park

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Lochnagar & the White Mounth Munros loop from Spittal of Glen Muick — Cairngorms National Park

09:32

30.9km

1,090m

Hiking

Embark on the Lochnagar & the White Mounth Munros loop, a difficult 19.2-mile (30.9 km) hike that takes around 9 hours and 31 minutes to complete. This challenging route features diverse terrain, from clear mountain paths to steep boulder fields like "the Ladder" on the ascent to Lochnagar. You will…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

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8.82 km

Cac Carn Beag (Lochnagar summit)

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Taking its name from the lochan set like a dark gem in the spectacular steep-sided corrie, Lochnagar is a mountain defined by the steep and clefted cliffs that surround its …

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11.8 km

Càrn a' Choire Bhoidheach Summit

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Quite straightforward to access from Lochnagar. There is a small path to the summit. Hopefully you are lucky enough to enjoy the views.
1110m high.

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15.0 km

Carn an t-Sagairt Mòr — summit cairn

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You can access Carn an t-Sagairt Mor from Callater Stables and once you are up here, enjoy the stunning views (if the weather is nice) and try to bagg as …

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17.5 km

Cairn Bannoch

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Cairn Bannoch is a 1,012 meters Munro mountain in the southern Cairngorms in the Scottish Highlands. It's often climbed as part of a circuit of Lochnagar hills (five Munros to …

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20.1 km

Broad Cairn Summit

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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.

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28.8 km

Loch Muick

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Glen Muick is part of the Balmoral Estate, Scottish holiday home to the Royal Family. You can discover lots of great walking routes in the area, plus see a variety …

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30.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

7.76 km

5.11 km

1.64 km

Surfaces

21.1 km

5.02 km

3.93 km

800 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Sunday 23 August

16°C

7°C

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Comments

August 27, 2023,Lochnagar & the White Mounth

I finally got around to bagging Lochnagar & the White Mounth Munros, something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time. I wasn’t feeling very optimistic as the weather was forecast for rain, mist & fog, and the fact that I had to be in Ballater for 8:00 meant a very early rise 😴

March 25, 2022,5 x White Mounth Munros

Lochnagar, Carn-a-Choire-Bhoidheach, Carn-an-t-Sagairt-Mor, Cairn-Bannoch & Broad Cairn

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July 10, 2022,LOCHNAGAR

The classic five munro circuit of Glen Muick. Taking in Lochnagar, Carn a 'Choire Bhoidheach, Carn an t-Saigart Mor, Cairn Bannoch and the Broad Cairn

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Lochnagar & the White Mounth Munros loop from Spittal of Glen Muick — Cairngorms National Park

Cac Carn Beag (Lochnagar summit)

Càrn a' Choire Bhoidheach Summit

Carn an t-Sagairt Mòr — summit cairn

Cairn Bannoch

Broad Cairn Summit

Loch Muick

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