Creag Choinnich was used during the Scottish Six Days in 2017 and provided fast orienteering with some steep climbs. The area is very varied with the wooded areas generally being good running but often very steep. Open areas tend to be much rougher. There is considerable contour and rock detail in areas, contrasted with slopes containing only subtle changes giving an even harder technical challenge made fair by the LIDAR based mapping.

Its ascent makes a short but very steep walk, which can easily be combined with the Lion’s Face walk”. The area has been greatly extended, reaching nearly 690 metres at Carn na Sgliath, defined as a HuMP and a Graham and with superb views from the summit to much higher hills such as Lochnagar and Ben Avon. The new area is mostly very runnable with open moor and mature pine forest covering a steep slope – almost Swiss in feel. The area is immediately adjacent to Braemar, an attractive village well-known for the annual Highland Games attended by the Royal Family. Thanks are extended to the Invercauld Estate for use of this fine area.