Carn Daimh
expect great views of Ben Rinnes and the Cairngorms
Clash Woods car park, near Tomnavoulin, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9DL
Visit WebsiteCarn Daimh, or Hill of the Stags, is a small hill on the Glenlivet Estate. At only 570 m high, it’s positively diminutive compared to some of its larger neighbours, although it’s still big enough to claim the title of highest point on the Speyside Way. A hike up this hill offers great views of Ben Rinnes and the Cairngorms, for relatively little effort.
- Multiple Dogs Allowed
- Parking
- Rural Walks
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Overview
There are a few different approaches to the summit of Carn Daimh, but we recommend following the Glenlivet Estate’s waymarked route from Clash Wood – it’s always helpful to have arrows pointing the way. This route takes you through farmland, woodland and moorland to reach the summit. Dogs will love being able to have a run off-lead in the woodland sections.
At 6.5 miles, an ascent of Carn Daimh should take half a day at a leisurely pace. We’d suggest taking a packed lunch, or at least a flask of hot chocolate, and stopping to enjoy the views. You won’t see many other people, but that’s part of the reason this is such a great walk.
For The Dogs
Bring leads, poop bags, and a tick hook.
Opening Hours
Daylight hours are recommended.
Parking
Use the Clash Woods car park near Tomnavoulin. The nearest postcode is AB37 9DL.
The Area
The Cairngorms National Park is one of Britain’s wildest and most special landscapes: more than a third of Britain’s land over 600 metres can be found here, along with a quarter of our endangered native species. With 55 Munros, nine nature reserves and around 60 freshwater lochs, there really is something for everyone.
For more walks, pubs and places to stay, see our guide to dog friendly Scotland.
