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Meall Chruaidh Summit Trail – Meall Chuaich Summit Cairn loop from Dalwhinnie Distillery

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Meall Chruaidh Summit Trail – Meall Chuaich Summit Cairn loop from Dalwhinnie Distillery

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Meall Chruaidh Summit Trail – Meall Chuaich Summit Cairn loop from Dalwhinnie Distillery

04:51

14.7km

600m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

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Start point

Parking

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4.53 km

Meall Chruaidh Summit Trail

Highlight • Summit

7.32 km

Meall Chuaich Summit Cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Massive cairn on the top, so easy to find the summit. Can bike from the main road to the loch for a shorter ascent.

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14.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.57 km

4.99 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

793 m

701 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Meall Chruaidh Summit Trail – Meall Chuaich Summit Cairn loop from Dalwhinnie Distillery

Meall Chruaidh Summit Trail

Meall Chuaich Summit Cairn

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