Beinn Bhrotain and Monadh Mor 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 footsteps
This route takes in 2 remote munros on the southern extension of Braeriach - Cairn Toul plateau. The route is from the south via Linn of Dee.
Much of the long approach can be cycled as you can get right up to the eastern flanks of the hills. It's quite rough going though so be prepared for a bumpy ride.
Distance
Ascent
Time
37 km/ 23 miles
1010 m/ 3314 ft
10 hours plus
There are 2 munros on the route and are listed below
Linn of Dee car park a footpath signed for 'Glen Lui' heads into the woods.
NO018884
300° WNW
2.6 (7.2)
Cross the "White Bridge" and turn right along the southwest bank of "River Dee"
NN996897
287° WNW
2.9 (10.1)
At the bend to the southwest take heathery hillside & climb onto Cair Clioch-Mhuilinn. There is a path not marked on the map that leads right to the top if you can find it.
NN968906
318° NW
2.1 (12.2)
From Cairn Clioch-Mhuilinn's cairned top drop down stony northwest slopes crossing a small plateu continuing onto Beinn Bhrotain. Then onto point 975 over bolders
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. munro-madness.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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