Duke of GordonHotelKingussie

Walk the Cairngorms

Walking routes from the hotel

Choose from local woodland paths, scenic hill walks and rewarding Highland days out, ordered by distance from the Duke.

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Grade 1/5

Gynack Mill Trail, Kingussie

This short, easy walk follows the Gynack Burn to explore the history of Kingussie. It can be linked to the Creag Bheag and Tom Baraidh route to make…

Start point from hotel (miles)
0
Distance
2.3km / 1.5 miles
Ascent
50m
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Ruthven Barracks above the snowy Badenoch landscape 1 mile away

Grade 2/5

Ruthven and Glen Tromie Circuit

Beginning beside the atmospheric ruins of Ruthven Barracks, this rewarding circuit crosses open moorland before descending through the birchwoods of Glen Tromie and returning along the edge of…

Start point from hotel (miles)
1
Distance
10.5km / 6.5 miles
Ascent
310 metres
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The River Spey flowing through Insh Marshes 2 miles away

Grade 1/5

Insh Marshes – Invertromie Trail

This lovely circuit explores the edge of RSPB Insh Marshes, one of Britain’s most important floodplains. Clear paths lead through birch woodland, meadow and raised viewpoints, with three…

Start point from hotel (miles)
2
Distance
4.5km / 2.75 miles
Ascent
89 metres
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The River Spey beside Kincraig 6 miles away

Grade 1/5

Riverside Walk, Kincraig

This easy out-and-back walk follows a clear woodland path along the high bank above the River Spey. The mix of birch, oak, heather and blaeberry gives the route…

Start point from hotel (miles)
6
Distance
2.7km / 1.75 miles
Ascent
20 metres
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A forest lochan at Uath Lochans in Inshriach Forest 8 miles away

Grade 2/5

Uath Lochans and Farleitter Crag

Four small lochans, Scots pine and the wooded rim of Farleitter Crag combine to make this one of the area’s most rewarding shorter walks. The climb brings beautiful…

Start point from hotel (miles)
8
Distance
5.25km / 3.25 miles
Ascent
130 metres
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Water rushing through the rocky Falls of Truim 9 miles away

Grade 2/5

Falls of Truim and Truim Woods

Visit the picturesque Falls of Truim before following an old right of way through open grazings towards Glen Truim Woods. A climb through the forest leads to a…

Start point from hotel (miles)
9
Distance
9km / 5.5 miles
Ascent
340 metres
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