Braemar

Scotland · Aberdeenshire · Scotland

Walks from Braemar, Aberdeenshire

📍 Scotland
🌿 High mountain plateau, glacial pass, ancient Caledonian pinewood, moorland
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⛰ Moderate to Very Challenging
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⛰Moderate to Very ChallengingDifficulty
📅June–SeptemberBest Months
🚗BraemarStart Point

Braemar is the highest village in the British Isles — a royal gathering place famous for its Highland Games — sitting at 340 metres in the upper Dee Valley, completely surrounded by Munros. The Cairngorm plateau rises to the north, Lochnagar to the south-east, and the Lairig Ghru — Scotland’s greatest mountain pass — begins just above the village.

A classic Highland village with a Victorian character, excellent accommodation and some of the most spectacular mountain walking in Scotland on the doorstep, Braemar is one of Britain’s finest mountain walking bases.

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Sidmouth to Seaton via South West Coast Path

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Babbacombe to Exmouth via South West Coast Path

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Brixham to Babbacombe via South West Coast Path

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Portwrinkle to Plymouth via South West Coast Path

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Polperro to Portwrinkle via South West Coast Path

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Par to Polperro via South West Coastal Path

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St Ives to Pendeen via South West Coast Path

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Porthcothan to Newquay – South West Coastal Path

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Padstow to Porthcothan via South West Coast Path

At a Glance

Walks available0 routes
DifficultyModerate to Very Challenging
Best monthsJune–September
TerrainHigh mountain plateau, glacial pass, ancient Caledonian pinewood, moorland
CountyAberdeenshire
Dogs welcome✓ Yes

Getting There

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Braemar, Aberdeenshire
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Village car parks. Bus from Aberdeen (201, Stagecoach — limited in winter)

Food & Drink

The Fife Arms Hotel, The Taste restaurant, Braemar Mountain Sports café

Notable Walks Nearby

  • Lairig Ghru to Aviemore
  • Carn a’Mhaim
  • Lochnagar from Braemar
  • Ben Macdui via Sron Riach
  • Glen Ey & the Colonel’s Bed
  • Lion’s Face & Morrone Birkwood
  • All Aberdeenshire towns →

🗺 OS Map Reference

Walking around Braemar is covered by OS OS Explorer 404. Recommended for all routes in this area.

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Long Distance Trails Nearby

  • Deeside Way
  • Cairngorms paths network

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