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Ben Vrackie, Perthshire

Summary

A climb to the summit of Ben Vrackie, above Pitlochry, follows good paths for the whole route. The first part of the walk climbs steadily to Loch a'Choire before steep slopes reach the 841-metre summit. The return is by the route of ascent.
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
5.5 miles (8.9 km)
Walking time:
03h 30m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Car park 0.8km north of the Moulin Inn (NN945598)

lat: 56.7179243

lon: -3.726579

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