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Dun da Lamh Hillfort – View from Black Craig loop from Dùn-da-Lamh

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Dun da Lamh Hillfort – View from Black Craig loop from Dùn-da-Lamh

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Dun da Lamh Hillfort – View from Black Craig loop from Dùn-da-Lamh

03:06

10.2km

330m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

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110 m

Hilltop Forestry Road Climb

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When you turn left onto the Forestry road labelled “to the Hilltop”, expect a long, never ending climb that’ll take you to the start of natural trails!

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2.32 km

Stone Ruin in Cairngorms National Park

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I think this one’s the black natural trail down the opposite side of Laggan. Expect it to be steep, rooty and loose! Definitely worth the long, dragging climb!

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2.43 km

Dun da Lamh Hillfort

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Occupying a prominent rise in the northern arm of Black Creag, Dun da Lamh was an early Pictish hillfort that today overlooks the Spey Dam Reservoir. It is thought to …

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3.19 km

Ridge Path from Black Craig to Hillfort

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3.73 km

View from Black Craig

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Black Craig is a terrific 1,850-foot (564 m) summit that pops out above Black Wood's pine trees. On a clear day, it affords fantastic views east over Badenoch towards the …

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3.87 km

Blackwood Trail, Cairngorms National Park

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You will have a stunning view over the highlands. Wearing hiking boots is recommended! Could also be very windy on the top ;)

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10.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.01 km

3.06 km

Surfaces

5.04 km

5.00 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

12°C

3°C

51 %

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Dun da Lamh Hillfort – View from Black Craig loop from Dùn-da-Lamh

Hilltop Forestry Road Climb

Stone Ruin in Cairngorms National Park

Dun da Lamh Hillfort

Ridge Path from Black Craig to Hillfort

View from Black Craig

Blackwood Trail, Cairngorms National Park

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