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River Dee – Kindrochit Castle Ruins loop from Braemar

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River Dee – Kindrochit Castle Ruins loop from Braemar

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River Dee – Kindrochit Castle Ruins loop from Braemar

00:42

6.17km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

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978 m

The Invercauld Arms Hotel

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Scottish style hotel. Scheduled to reopen in/after 2025.

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5.12 km

Braemar Cottages

Highlight • Settlement

Breamar is a small authentic Scottish town, where you can completely relax. No tourist crowds.
Breamar is also an ideal base for walks or cycling trips in the Cairngorm NP

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5.23 km

Braemar Village Hall

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This authentic building immediately caught our eye when we visited Braemar. It was truly remarkable to see.

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5.31 km

Brilliantly accommodating hostel, with different ranges of rooms to suit all travellers from group to private. Great drying room and kitchen facilities, plus secure bike parking on site.

Make sure you pre-book your continental breakfast for the morning.

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5.36 km

The Fife Arms Hotel

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Beautiful hotel. Both outside and inside.

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5.40 km

Bridge over the Clunie Water — War Memorial, Braemar

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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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5.40 km

River Dee

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The river that flows straight through Braemar.

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5.51 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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6.17 km

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Hostel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.09 km

1.26 km

1.10 km

431 m

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.50 km

2.30 km

220 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

8°C

2°C

73 %

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River Dee – Kindrochit Castle Ruins loop from Braemar

The Invercauld Arms Hotel

Braemar Cottages

Braemar Village Hall

Braemar Youth Hostel

The Fife Arms Hotel

Bridge over the Clunie Water — War Memorial, Braemar

River Dee

Kindrochit Castle Ruins

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