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River Dee – Creag Choinnich Summit loop from Braemar

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River Dee – Creag Choinnich Summit loop from Braemar

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River Dee – Creag Choinnich Summit loop from Braemar

01:05

8.57km

200m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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86 m

River Dee

Highlight • River

The river that flows straight through Braemar.

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88 m

Bridge over the Clunie Water — War Memorial, Braemar

Highlight • Historical Site

The bridge is located in the center of Braemar and spans over Clunie Water. There are several sculptures and information boards as a war memorial which commemorates the dead of both World War I and II.

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543 m

Green Metal Bridge from Old Military Road to Campsite

Highlight • Bridge

Pleasant bridge with adjacent seating for that well-earned break.

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2.76 km

Braemar eMTB Loop in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Bridge

This eMTB tour requires no technical knowledge. Super nice tour.

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3.07 km

Braemar Mountain Sports

Highlight • Rest Area

At this versatile outdoor shop, we found exactly what we needed during our bikepacking trip around the Cairngorms. From dried food to clothing and accessories, you've come to the right place if you've forgotten something for your adventure.

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4.55 km

View of Braemar and the River Dee from Creag Choinnich

Highlight • Forest

Creag Choinnich is the diminutive but beautiful little hill just east of Braemar, clothed in pinewoods. Its ascent makes a short but very steep walk

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4.56 km

Creag Choinnich Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

A hill situated on the outskirts of Braemar, and home of the oldest recorded hill race, dating back to 1064.

You'll find all kinds of native flora and fauna, notably red squirrels, buzzards, red deer and pine martins.

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8.54 km

Braemar Youth Hostel

Highlight • Rest Area

Brilliantly accommodating hostel, with different ranges of rooms to suit all travellers from group to private. Great drying room and kitchen facilities, plus secure bike parking on site.

Make sure you pre-book your continental breakfast for the morning.

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8.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.64 km

1.50 km

1.44 km

770 m

491 m

397 m

336 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

2.36 km

2.08 km

491 m

355 m

166 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

16°C

11°C

57 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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River Dee – Creag Choinnich Summit loop from Braemar

River Dee

Bridge over the Clunie Water — War Memorial, Braemar

Green Metal Bridge from Old Military Road to Campsite

Braemar eMTB Loop in Cairngorms National Park

Braemar Mountain Sports

View of Braemar and the River Dee from Creag Choinnich

Creag Choinnich Summit

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