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Creag Choinnich Summit – Braemar Village Centre loop from Braemar

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Creag Choinnich Summit – Braemar Village Centre loop from Braemar

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Creag Choinnich Summit – Braemar Village Centre loop from Braemar

01:25

4.27km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Hostel

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1.60 km

View of Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Forest

Although a small hill, the views to the surrounding hills are fantastic, and this makes an ideal short walk for children, or a more leisurely day in the Cairngorms.

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1.80 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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3.04 km

St. Margaret's Church

Highlight • Other

The former but no longer used church of St. Margaret, like many other churches in Scotland, has been rededicated and now serves as an arts and culture center.
More information and events: stmargaretsbraemar.org.uk

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3.33 km

Braemar Village Centre

Highlight • Cafe

The lovely town of Braemar has some decent places to eat burgers, salad, meat pies, fish and chips and much more. There is also an outdoor shop that provides trekking …

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3.43 km

River Dee

Highlight • River

The river that flows straight through Braemar.

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3.46 km

The Fife Arms Hotel

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful hotel. Both outside and inside.

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3.50 km

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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3.61 km

Kindrochit Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Right in the middle of Braemar, this castle ruin looks over the river. Most of the ruin is low, but easily accessible (free to access too). There is an information board about the history of the castle too.

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4.27 km

End point

Hostel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.06 km

1.55 km

225 m

185 m

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.24 km

1.44 km

378 m

182 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Creag Choinnich Summit – Braemar Village Centre loop from Braemar

View of Cairngorms National Park

Creag Choinnich Summit

St. Margaret's Church

Braemar Village Centre

River Dee

The Fife Arms Hotel

Bridge over the Clunie Water — War Memorial, Braemar

Kindrochit Castle Ruins

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