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Difficulty
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Hard
Elevation
This reflects the total elevation gained throughout this route as measured by the GPS file. This includes all ascents and descents, and is higher than what is quoted in most route guides, which simply measure the distance between the starting-point and high-point of the route.
1,041 m
Distance
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19.5 km
Duration
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6.5-9h
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Carn na Caim and A’ Bhuidheanach Bheag Munro Walk

Carn na Caim and A’ Bhuidheanach Bheag Munro Walk
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The Carn na Caim and A’ Bhuiheanach Bheag Munro Walk is a rough and challenging adventure in Cairngorms National Park that will take you up to the top of two peaks with views of the surrounding terrain. While out walking the trail, you will traverse the boggy landscape of the moor to reach the summit of Carn na Caim, before heading south to the top of A’ Bhuiheanach Bheag Munro Walk. There is certainly a fair amount of rugged terrain along this route, so be sure to wear proper walking boots to safely traverse the trail.

Route Description for Carn na Caim and A’ Bhuidheanach Bheag Munro Walk

If you have been searching for a long and rugged adventure that will lead you through some boggy terrain to reach summit vantage points with views of Cairngorms National Park, then the Carn na Caim and A’ Bhuiheanach Bheag Munro Walk will be a great option to do so.

Setting out from the trailhead, you will head north along A9 for a short distance, before picking up the footpath branching off to the right. Here, you will climb uphill to the southeast across the moorland terrain, keeping left along the trail to eventually reach the summit of Carn na Caim.

After taking in the scenic views, you will head to the southwest along this elevated position until you arrive at the nearby peak of A’ Bhuiheanach Bheag Munro, where you will have a similar sightline as you did from the previous summit. From here, you will backtrack to the junction and follow the path downhill to arrive back at the trailhead where you began your walk.

Getting to the Carn na Caim and A’ Bhuidheanach Bheag Munro Walk Trailhead

The trailhead for the Carn na Caim and A’ Bhuiheanach Bheag Munro Walk can be found at the car park along the A9, just 1.9mi south of Dalwhinnie.

Route Information

  • Backcountry Campground:

    No

  • When to do:

    Year-Round

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes - On Leash

  • Family friendly:

    No

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Low

  • Route Type:

    Out and back

Carn na Caim and A’ Bhuidheanach Bheag Munro Walk Elevation Graph

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