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Natural Monuments

Perth and Kinross

Killiecrankie, Fincastle And Tummel

Ben Vrackie summit

Natural Monuments

Perth and Kinross

Killiecrankie, Fincastle And Tummel

Ben Vrackie summit

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Ben Vrackie summit

Hiking

5.0

(175)

Running

5.0

(3)

On the southern fringes of the Cairngorms National Park is a mountain beloved to the folk of Pitlochry and, indeed, wider Perthshire. Hikes to Ben Vrackie take you to a distinctive pyramidal peak that stands proud and individual, a lone sentinel boasting splendid views of its distant neighbours. Ease of navigation and good paths mean that this is a great outing for the whole family, with very little technical difficulty.

Location: Killiecrankie, Fincastle And Tummel, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Tips

December 24, 2022

Hiking

Ben Vrackie, at 2,759 feet (841 m), is classified as a Corbett. It's significantly higher than the surrounding hills so you get great views, especially north into the Cairngorms and west down Loch Tummel. Most people walk it via the path from Pitlochry to the south. It's a great walk with between 2,000 and 2,600 feet (600 - 800 m) of ascent.

September 10, 2020

Hiking

An easy walk until you reach the lochan then the going gets a little harder to the summit but well worth the views!!

October 17, 2019

Hiking

Great views of the Cairngorms

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Elevation 800 m

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yes

Wheelchair access

no

Dog Friendly

yes

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Location: Killiecrankie, Fincastle And Tummel, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom

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