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OSM map layer · LineString
57.01, -3.38 · rel 5637959
57.01, -3.38 · rel 5637959
Lion's Face & Cromlins
5,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Aberdeenshire · 57.01°N ·
3.38°W
5,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
5× monument
Creag Choinnich
summit ·
366 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Elizabeth Louisa Oswald Memorial Fountain
monument ·
111 m off route
2,2 km
40%
Place at which the Standard of Rebellion was erected A.D.1715
monument ·
158 m off route
2,2 km
40%
Braemar War Memorial
monument ·
85 m off route
5,4 km
100%
Vickers Wellington R1656 Memorial
monument ·
86 m off route
5,4 km
100%
Braemar RAF Benevolent Fund Memorial
monument ·
102 m off route
5,4 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Lion's Face & Cromlins is 5.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Lion's Face & Cromlins takes approximately 1h 22min to complete.
No, Lion's Face & Cromlins is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Lion's Face & Cromlins starts near coordinates 57.0056, -3.3978.
Lion's Face & Cromlins is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.