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Cairn Bannoch – Broad Cairn Summit loop from Glen Callater

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Cairn Bannoch – Broad Cairn Summit loop from Glen Callater

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Cairn Bannoch – Broad Cairn Summit loop from Glen Callater

04:49

32.1km

1,470m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

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25 m

Callater Bridge

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The Callater Bothy sits beside Callater Lodge at the east end of Loch Callater.

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8.20 km

Fafernie

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9.08 km

Cairn Bannoch

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Cairn Bannoch is a 1,012 meters Munro mountain in the southern Cairngorms in the Scottish Highlands. It's often climbed as part of a circuit of Lochnagar hills (five Munros to …

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9.13 km

Cairn Bannoch Summit

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The summit of Cairn Bannoch is a relatively broad and open summit, without much of a prominance. It is however a part of a fantastic ridgeline leading to Broad Cairn. …

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11.4 km

Broad Cairn

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Broad Cairn is part of the vast, rolling Mounth plateau. Most conveniently climbed from Loch Muick, it is best seen from that direction.

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11.4 km

Broad Cairn is a rocky Munro summit above Loch Muick in Royal Deeside. Sitting above undulating grassy plains and amongst other Munro peaks, the descent down Broad Cairn's boulderfield will test tired legs.

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18.2 km

Glasallt Falls

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This is an impressive 160-foot (50 m) waterfall near the head of Loch Muick. It's a steep and, in some places, challenging path to the falls. However, in fine weather, and especially after heavy rain, it's well worth the effort.

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22.5 km

Lochnagar Summit

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Absolutely beautiful summit to sit at, there is some shelter offerings from the wind and it makes a great spot for lunch with panoramic views all around.

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27.9 km

Carn an t-Sagairt Mòr

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This munro sits at 1047m tall with expansive views of the Mounth Plateau and Lochnager. Keep your eyes peeled for the remains of the airplane wreckage RAF Canberra which crashed on the 22nd November 1956.

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32.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

10.8 km

7.98 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

5.04 km

1.51 km

455 m

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Cairn Bannoch – Broad Cairn Summit loop from Glen Callater

Callater Bridge

Cairn Bannoch

Cairn Bannoch Summit

Broad Cairn

Broad Cairn Summit

Glasallt Falls

Lochnagar Summit

Carn an t-Sagairt Mòr

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