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Jan
2009
Sunrise
9:53 am
9:53 am
Sunset
4:49 pm
4:49 pm
6 hours 55 minutes(s) daylight
Beinn Bhreac and Beinn a'Chaorainn is a route in “The Braemar” region / range which is located in the The Cairngorms area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
This is a mainly circular route but there are parts where you need to retrace your footstepsThis route takes you over the two munros Beinn Bhreac and Beinn a'Chaorainn whic are on a vast plateau in the heart of The Cairngorm via the pine forest in Glen Derry.
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 32 km/ 19 miles | 840 m/ 2756 ft | 8 hours plus |
There are 2 munros on the route and are listed below
| Munro | Height | Order | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beinn Bhreac [Glen Derry] | 931 | 250 | Bine Vrack | Mossy hill |
| Beinn a' Chaorainn [Glen Derry] | 1083 | 58 | Bine uh Chooereen | Hill of the rowan tree |
This is featureless high moorland which can make navigation difficult in poor visibility.
| Q | Grid Ref. | Bearing | Distance(km) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | NO06188976 | 4° N | 1.7 (1.7) | Linn of Dee car park a footpath signed for 'Glen Lui' heads into the woods. |
 | NO06319146 | 308° NW | 2.7 (4.4) | Cross the bridge to join the track to Derry Lodge |
 | NO04229310 | 330° NNW | 0.4 (4.8) | Pass Derry Lodge which is owned by the national trust |
 | NO04029346 | 48° NE | 1 (5.8) | Follow excellent path on the east side of Glen Derry |
 | NO04749410 | 26° NNE | 0.8 (6.6) | Try to find a faint path that leads up the hillside as it make the going easier |
 | NO05089478 | 14° NNE | 1.1 (7.7) | Head upto the narrowish col between Meall an Lundain & Beinn Bhreac |
 | NO05369583 | 19° NNE | 1.3 (9) | From the col climb to the stony top of Beinn Bhreac |
 | NO058971 | 352° N | 3.6 (12.6) | The summit Beinn Bhreac [Glen Derry] (931 metres) |
 | NJ05340067 | 306° NW | 1.1 (13.7) | Climb these final slopes to reach the large cairn at the summit of Beinn a'Chaorainn. Then continue down |
| NJ045013 | 248° WSW | 0.3 (14) | The summit Beinn a' Chaorainn [Glen Derry] (1083 metres) |
 | NJ04200118 | 213° SSW | 0.8 (14.8) | Descend down southwest over granite bolders to the steep slope that drops to Lairig an Laoigh |
 | NJ03750050 | 271° W | 0.5 (15.3) | Once here all difficulties are over and the path can be followed back along Glen Derry |
 | NJ03280051 | 173° S | 1.4 (16.7) | Heading Back along the good path |
 | NO03459909 | 172° S | 3.3 (20) | Join the broad path coming down from Coire Etchachan and the Hutchison Memorial Hut |
 | NO03889577 | 178° S | 2.4 (22.4) | Cross the Bridge |
 | NO03949342 | 178° S | 2.4 (24.8) | Return to the Linn of Dee using your outward route. |
Accommodation
Camping(s)
The Invercauld Caravan Club Site Braemar,This month you MUST take ice axe and crampons, and have been taught how to use them. You also must have an awareness of avalanche danger and have a competent navigator
The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense.
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