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Creag Bheag loop from Kingussie — Cairngorms National Park

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Creag Bheag loop from Kingussie — Cairngorms National Park

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Creag Bheag loop from Kingussie — Cairngorms National Park

01:48

4.93km

250m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.27 km

View towards Loch Gynack and the Monadhliath Mountains

Highlight • Summit

At this path junction there is a bench where you can pause and enjoy the views towards Loch Gynack and the Monadhliath Mountains.

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2

3.05 km

Creag Bheag Summit

Highlight • Summit

An easy Loop from the town to reach this Marilyn. There are a few cairns on the top, the true summit being the one built like a trig pillar closer to the south west.

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3

3.70 km

Creag Bheag Heather Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This well maintained section of path takes you from Creag Bheag towards Kingussie. In late summer the hillside is alight with vibrant heather flowers.

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B

4.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.88 km

1.59 km

305 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.88 km

1.34 km

305 m

301 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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