Route: Linking the Lairigs (UK)

Submitted by Alex Compton on Sat, 04/12/2025 - 05:05am
Location
United Kingdom
Distance
51.13 km
Vertical Gain
1,284 m
Description

This remote loop connects the two major mountain passes in the Northern Cairngorms (Lairig Ghru and Lairig an Laoigh). Whilst it is very rough underfoot, the ascents are gradual and there is no technical ground. Following obvious large geographical features, this aesthetic route was done clockwise, starting/finishing at Glenmore Lodge. Although never taking in summits, the route is mountainous and remote. Occasionally done as a two-day hike, there is a write-up of the route here: https://www.ukhillwalking.com/articles/destinations/the_big_routes_the_lairig_ghru+lairig_an_laoigh-9384

 

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