Braemar to Creag Choinnich loop — Cairngorms National Park
Braemar to Creag Choinnich loop — Cairngorms National Park
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Braemar to Creag Choinnich loop — Cairngorms National Park
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3.30km
160m
Hiking
Embark on an easy 2.0-mile (3.3 km) hike around Creag Choinnich, a loop that takes approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes to complete with a manageable 540 feet (165 metres) of elevation gain. The trail begins with a vigorous ascent through mature pine woods, leading you to the summit where…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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80 m
Bridge over the Clunie Water — War Memorial, Braemar
Highlight • Historical Site
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1.75 km
Creag Choinnich Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
You'll find all kinds of native flora and fauna, notably red squirrels, buzzards, red deer and pine martins.
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1.95 km
View of Cairngorms National Park
Highlight • Forest
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3.30 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.23 km
791 m
146 m
107 m
Surfaces
1.73 km
859 m
503 m
184 m
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Trail Reviews
We still want to do at least a short hike in Cairngorms National Park. And since our plan is to wild camp near Braemar with our rooftop tent, this cute little town is a perfect starting point. The hike up the local mountain, Creag Choinnich, truly boasts everything you could wish for in such a short route: amazing views, narrow paths, and beautiful forests. The climb is quite challenging in places, but we're quickly rewarded with a fantastic panorama that we weren't quite expecting. On one side, we see the 16th-century Invercauld House castle; on the other, we see the hills of the Cairngorms, Braemar in the valley, and the meanders of the River Dee. The path downhill also delights us with its gnarled, ancient trees, dozens of blueberry bushes, and moss-covered rocks. It was definitely worth it!