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Braeriach

Mountain in Scotland · 1,296 m

1,296 m
Elevation
461 m
Prominence
10.4 km
Hike length one way
57.0783, -3.7284
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Braeriach

10.4 km
one way
1,048 m
of ascent
6 h 39 min
round trip

The route starts at Sugarbowl car park — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

465 m10.4 km · 1,296 m

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Parking and starting point

1Sugarbowl car parkRecommended
parking · north of the peak
10.4 km on foot · ↑ 1,048 m · about 6 h 39 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · northeast of the peak
about 11.4 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Coire na Ciste
parking · northeast of the peak
about 11.7 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Braeriach?

Braeriach is 1,296 m above sea level and lies in Scotland. Its prominence is 461 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Braeriach?

From Sugarbowl car park it is about 10.4 km one way with 1,048 m of ascent. Expect around 6 h 39 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Braeriach?

The nearest parking is Sugarbowl car park (north of the peak) — 10.4 km on foot · ↑ 1,048 m · about 6 h 39 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northeast of the peak (about 11.4 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Braeriach in Conquer?

Yes — Braeriach is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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