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Sgòr Mòr & Glen Lui loop from Linn of Dee — Cairngorms National Park

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Braemar

Sgòr Mòr & Glen Lui loop from Linn of Dee — Cairngorms National Park

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Sgòr Mòr & Glen Lui loop from Linn of Dee — Cairngorms National Park

05:54

21.9km

440m

Hiking

Embark on a difficult 13.6-mile (21.9 km) hike through the quintessential Highland landscape of Cairngorms National Park. This loop from Linn of Dee takes you past magnificent ancient Caledonian Pine Forest before opening up to classic Highland views of tumbling waters and majestic high hills. You will gain 1457 feet…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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After 6.98 km for 5.33 km

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9.60 km

Sgòr Mòr Summit

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Sgòr Mòr at 813m is a Corbett in the southern Cairngorms. It's not a very defined summit but there is a cairn and absolutely amazing views north into the Cairngorms. …

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16.8 km

Bob Scott's Bothy

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Bob Scott's Bothy is on the Mar Lodge Estate and open for use by all. The bothy is fashioned from stone and wood with a tin roof and features a …

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20.9 km

Linn of Dee Waterfall

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A gorgeous spot (pardon the pun) to stop and rest a while, this waterfall on the River Dee in the Mar Lodge Estate National Nature Reserve. Be careful where the …

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21.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

5.32 km

2.83 km

2.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

7.12 km

3.54 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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24 %

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