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Killiecrankie, Fincastle And Tummel

Loch a' Choire – Ben Vrackie summit loop from Killiecrankie

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United Kingdom

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Perth and Kinross

Killiecrankie, Fincastle And Tummel

Loch a' Choire – Ben Vrackie summit loop from Killiecrankie

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Loch a' Choire – Ben Vrackie summit loop from Killiecrankie

05:35

14.3km

770m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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725 m

Visitor Centre Car Park

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We spent one night here, but unfortunately had to pay £5 twice, as the ticket is only valid until midnight. The next day, we did our hike and then continued on our way after enjoying a snack at the cafe.

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Killiecrankie Visitor Centre

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I believe you can book bungee jumps and other adventures here. The centre has had a new facelift this year (2021) and now has a cafe but I’m yet to try that out. Centre is closed from January - June.

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2.74 km

View of the Valley

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4.80 km

Bealach na Searmoin Pass

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Normally reached by deviating from the traditional path up Ben Vrackie, the trail over this bealach – or up to the smaller Meall na h-Aodainn Moire, at 2,077 feet (633m) …

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5.59 km

Ben Vrackie

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Great views all around. Make sure you have good solid shoes in case you get in a muddy situation!

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6.19 km

Loch a' Choire

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Loch a' Choire is a small mountain loch with great views and a nice path around it. The lochan is a nice quiet spot to relax. It's well placed just below the steep final summit push up to Ben Vrackie.

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7.22 km

Cairn with a view of Ben Vrackie

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Cairn near Ben Vrackie with also fantastic views.

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7.33 km

Ben Vrackie summit

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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 …

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14.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.57 km

3.22 km

2.51 km

1.94 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.71 km

2.11 km

1.69 km

503 m

119 m

108 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (120 m)

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Loch a' Choire – Ben Vrackie summit loop from Killiecrankie

Visitor Centre Car Park

Killiecrankie Visitor Centre

View of the Valley

Bealach na Searmoin Pass

Ben Vrackie

Loch a' Choire

Cairn with a view of Ben Vrackie

Ben Vrackie summit

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