Cairngorm 4000's Challenge loop from Glenmore Lodge — Cairngorms National Park

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Cairngorm 4000's Challenge loop from Glenmore Lodge — Cairngorms National Park

Hard

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Cairngorm 4000's Challenge loop from Glenmore Lodge — Cairngorms National Park

06:04

39.7km

2,240m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 13.0 km for 2.41 km

Waypoints

Glenmore Lodge

Highlight • Rest Area

The National Outdoor Training Centre for Scotland. There is a bar upstairs which is open to the public and serves food, drinks and coffee. It also houses a small climbing wall, and nordic biathlon training centre.

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6.55 km

Cairn Gorm Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Perhaps the most famous mountain in the Cairngorms. A classic running Munro with numerous routes leading to the summit. The Weather Station here has recorded the record wind speeds in the UK, a blustering 176mph!

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12.9 km

Ben Macdui Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

The summit of Ben Macdui was believed to be the highest peak in the UK until Ordnance Survey built the trig pillar here in 1847, and confirmed it to be …

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20.8 km

Cairn Toul

Highlight • Natural Monument

Carn Toul at 1291m is the fourth highest mountain in the UK, a Munro and one of the Cairngorm 4000ft mountains. It's a big rocky mountain on the ridge to …

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21.9 km

Sgor an Lochain Uaine (Angel’s Peak)

Highlight • Viewpoint

A spectacular peak across the corrie from Braeriach with several al ascent options. The Lochain Uaine below looks fantastic from hear, and in the spring months can still have ice covering it.

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26.3 km

Braeriach

Highlight • Natural Monument

Britain’s third highest mountain, Braeriach is a vast, remote Cairngorms colossus. Difficult to reach from any direction, guarded by abrupt cliffs and enclosed by stunning corries, Braeriach is always a …

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33.2 km

Chalamain Gap

Highlight • Gorge

Linking the Cairngorm Mountain ski centre with the Lairig Ghru the Chalamain Gap is a high and rocky pass.
It’s used on the Cairngorm 4000’s route and also by runners …

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39.7 km