Chalamain Gap

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Chalamain Gap is a rocky mountain pass in the Cairngorms of Scotland, known as a popular but rough route used by hikers ascending nearby peaks such as Braeriach.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf geographical feature
mountain pass
accessRouteTo Braeriach NERFINISHED
Lairig Ghru NERFINISHED
category Landforms of Highland (council area)
Mountain passes of Scotland
climate subarctic highland climate
closestMajorTown Aviemore NERFINISHED
country Scotland
elevationClass high-level pass
hasNameInScottishGaelic Eas Chalamain NERFINISHED
hazard loose boulders
snow accumulation in winter
steep sides
knownFor boulder field
popular hiking route
rough terrain
languageOfName Scottish Gaelic
locatedIn Cairngorms NERFINISHED
Cairngorms National Park NERFINISHED
Scottish Highlands
locatedNear Aviemore NERFINISHED
management Cairngorms National Park Authority NERFINISHED
mountainRange Cairngorms NERFINISHED
near Braeriach NERFINISHED
Lairig Ghru NERFINISHED
partOf route between Rothiemurchus and Lairig Ghru
popularWith mountain climbers
walkers
region Badenoch and Strathspey NERFINISHED
requires careful navigation in poor visibility
good footwear
surface boulders
rock
terrain rocky
trailType mountain path
typicalUse approach to Braeriach from the north
usedBy hikers
usedFor hiking
hillwalking

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Braeriach usualAscentVia Chalamain Gap