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Clachnaben Summit and Granite Tor

Clachnaben Summit and Granite Tor

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Clachnaben Summit and Granite Tor

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This tor-topped hill in Aberdeenshire is an eye-catching summit and makes for a wonderful hiking expedition. Just outside the boundaries of the Cairngorms National Park, hiking up Clachnaben offers phenomenal …

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Location: Feughside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Dario

November 19, 2016

Hiking

Some quite boggy stretches. Light scrambling to get to the top of the granite tor to enjoy the view around the area.

David O 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

February 17, 2019

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Lovely steady woodland walk lower down, opens up to very good hill paths higher up. The rocky outcrop makes for an excellent viewpoint.

Peter

March 19, 2021

Hiking

View from the top on a clear day is goose pimply. Take a flask.

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Elevation 640 m

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Location: Feughside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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