Highlight • Natural
Lion's Face Rock
Hiking
4.3
(17)
Mountain biking
5.0
(1)
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Tips
William Cook
August 7, 2023
Hiking
A large, limestome rocky protrusion in the woods surrounding Braemar.
Andrew
September 1, 2023
Hiking
The way-marked trail around the hill to the lion's face is a lovely walk through woodlands. The rock face is trickier to spot, and is said to look like a lion (easier to see from a distance away from the trail).
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4.5
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451
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6.16km
01:50
190m
190m
This easy 3.8-mile (6.2 km) loop near Braemar offers a diverse hiking experience through ancient pine forests and open moorland, with sweeping views of the Cairngorms National Park. You will…
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Elevation 440 m
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