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Ben Avon via Gleann an-Slugain

Near Braemar

Ben Avon is the easternmost of the High Cairngorms and its vast high level plateau sprawls over an area large enough for an entire hill range in the West Highlands. Its outstanding feature is the array of remarkable granite tors all over the plateau. This walk gives the shortest ascent, using the old right of way up Gleann an t-Slugain.

Terrain - Good paths for most of the route; very exposed on the plateau with difficult navigation if cloud is down.

Grade 4

Distance 33.5km (20.8 miles)

Ascent 980m (3215ft)