Creag Choinnich Walk
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Route Description for Creag Choinnich Walk
If you are looking for a fairly short adventure in Cairngorms National Park that offers a mixture of natural and historic views, then the Creag Choinnich Walk will be the perfect route for you. This quick and relatively easy walk features a hilltop viewpoint and the chance to visit an historic castle.
Setting out from the trailhead, you will make your way east through the forest to immediately begin climbing uphill. After reaching the summit of Creag Choinnich, you will enjoy some wonderful views of the surrounding countryside, including nearby forests and the village of Braemar below.
Descending to the southeast, you will follow the path as it continues through the woodland terrain and loops around the northern slope of the hill, where you will pass by Braemar Castle, a 17th Century fortification that is owned by the chief of Clan Farquharson. From here, you will head south along the slope of the hill to arrive back at the starting point of your walk.
Getting to the Creag Choinnich Walk Trailhead
The trailhead for the Creag Choinnich Walk can be found at the corner of Hillside Road and Castleton Place in Braemar.Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
No
When to do:
Year-Round
Pets allowed:
Yes - On Leash
Family friendly:
Yes
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
Lollipop
Creag Choinnich Walk Elevation Graph
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