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Bench With a View of Braemar – Entrance to the Highland Games loop from Braemar

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Bench With a View of Braemar – Entrance to the Highland Games loop from Braemar

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4.9

(21)

138

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Bench With a View of Braemar – Entrance to the Highland Games loop from Braemar

01:52

6.73km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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164 m

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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Tip by

1.08 km

ex-ROC bunker

Forest

1.97 km

Bench With a View of Braemar

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view over Braemar and the surrounding hills

Tip by

2.92 km

Morrone Birkwood Site of Special Scientific Interest

Nature Reserve

3.58 km

Morrone Birkwood National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful birch forest near Braemar with partly spectacular views and lots of wildlife. e.g. Deer, rabbits, pheasants, rare butterflies and even snakes, which are among the absolute rarities in Scotland.

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6.30 km

Entrance to the Highland Games

Highlight • Monument

Interesting point if only for the Royal connection. Cafe and exhibition nearby.

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6.73 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.09 km

1.82 km

442 m

360 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

1.31 km

633 m

543 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

8°C

-1°C

48 %

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Bench With a View of Braemar – Entrance to the Highland Games loop from Braemar

Braemar Cottages

Bench With a View of Braemar

Morrone Birkwood National Nature Reserve

Entrance to the Highland Games

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