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Hikes/United Kingdom/Scotland/Cairngorms National Park
Difficulty
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Hard
Elevation
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851 m
Distance
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21.4 km
Duration
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6-8.5h
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Morven Walk

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The Morven Walk is a rugged adventure in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland that features a variety of terrain and wonderfully scenic views. While out walking the trail, you will leave Ballater behind and pass through a stretch of forest, before traversing a vast stretch of moor on the way to the summit of Morven. Proper walking boots, ideally waterproof ones, are recommended, as the boggy landscape of the moor can be quite a challenge to traverse with soggy feet.

Route Description for Morven Walk

If you find yourself in Ballater and are looking for a rough and rugged adventure that will get you out onto the moor and exploring nearby mountain peaks, then the Morven Walk will be a fantastic option for you to check out.

Setting out from the heart of Ballater, you will make your way along the road towards the northeast in order to leave the village behind, where you will eventually break off to the north and head through a stretch of forest. Here, you will make your way in between Culblean Hill on your right and Crannach Hill on your left, continuing on to the north to eventually leave the woodland landscape behind for the barren terrain of the moor.

Navigation will become more difficult here and the terrain will be considerably more boggy, so make sure to bring a GPS if you are worried about losing your way. After traversing the rugged terrain of the moor, you will make the steep climb up to the summit of Morven, where you will enjoy spectacular views across Cairngorms National Park. After taking in the scenery, simply head back down the same way that you came in order to return to the trailhead in Ballater.

Getting to the Morven Walk Trailhead

The trailhead for the Morven Walk can be found in Ballater at the corner of A93 and Provost Craig Road.

Route Information

  • Backcountry Campground:

    No

  • When to do:

    March-October

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes

  • Family friendly:

    No

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Low

  • Route Type:

    Out and back

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