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Cairngorms Loop

Braemar, Highland

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Route note

Long glens, upland tracks and remote passes shape this 297.3 km circuit around the Cairngorm plateau. The multi-day route is classified for both mountain biking and gravel, with technical ground supporting its expert grade. Its reliable elevation record ranges from 131.6 to 788.2 metres and totals about 3,342 metres of ascent.

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Elevation

Cairngorms Loop elevation profileElevation profile for Cairngorms Loop. Start 522 ft; finish 428 ft; total distance 185.2 mi. Lowest point 422 ft; highest point 2,601 ft.

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Min elevation422 ftMax elevation2,601 ft

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