Aberdeenshire Three Peaks
A 2-day county Three Peaks challenge across Ben Macdui, Braeriach, and Cairn Toul.
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Duration
- 2 days
- Region
- Aberdeenshire
Region guide
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire Council area covering the highest summit and wider mountain geography for the area.
Aberdeenshire mountain map
Adventures
Mountains
Ben Macdui
Braeriach
Braeriach
Cairn Toul
Cairn Toul
Carn na Criche
Sgor an Lochain Uaine
Stob Coire an t-Saighdeir
Beinn a' Bhuird
Sron na Lairige
Beinn a' Bhuird South Top
Cnap a' Chleirich
Routes
Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.
Aberdeenshire Three Peaks Route
Aberdeenshire Three Peaks links Ben Macdui, Braeriach, and Cairn Toul in one compact mountain line. The route is modeled as a continuous walking challenge with approximate timing for a 2-day push.
- Distance6 km
- Days2 days
- High point1,309M
Towns and villages
Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.
Route access point
Aberdeenshire Three Peaks Finish
Reference finish access point used for the Aberdeenshire Three Peaks route on the approach to Cairn Toul. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.
Route access point
Aberdeenshire Three Peaks Start
Reference start access point used for the Aberdeenshire Three Peaks route on the approach to Ben Macdui. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.