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Walk 2421 - Braeriach via the Chalamain Gap

Nat Park   Cairngorm
County/Area   Highland
AuthorPeter Smyly
Length15.0 miles / 24.4 km
Ascent4500 feet / 1364 metres
Gradehard

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A challenging walk in the hills of the Cairngorm National Park. This is not an easy route and needs fine weather to enjoy the walk. Sections of the route include rocky conditions underfoot and you should be confident of using navigational aids if the weather should deteriorate.


 

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

OS ExplorerSheet 403
OS LandrangerSheet 36

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


AREA INFORMATION

Cairngorm NP
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