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Jan

2009

Sunrise Sunrise 9:54 am
Sunset Sunset 4:48 pm
6 hours 53 minutes(s) daylight

Braeriach is a route in “The Coylumbridge” region / range which is located in the The Cairngorms area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.

On this route you return by same way

The easiest route up Braeriach (2nd highest in the Carngorms & third highest mountain in Scotland) which is hard to reach from any direction. The route starts from the "Sugar Bowl" carpark situated before the main ski centre carparks. From here a path leads over the hillside to a steep sided rocky ravine known as the Chalamain Gap, before descending around 100 m to the Lairig Ghru. After crossing this pass the route heads for the summit via Braeriach's north ridge, crossing a subsidiary peak, Sròn na Lairige.

From the summit there are superb views along the edge across to Ben Macdiu, the south end of Larig Ghru and spectacular northern cliffs of Carn Toul.

DistanceAscentTime
21 km/ 13 miles1200 m/ 3938 ft6 hours plus

There is 1 munro on this route

MunroHeightOrderPronunciationMeaning
Braeriach12963Bray-ree-erchGrey upper part


Navigation can be difficult in bad weather due to the indeterminate nature of the terrain.

QGrid Ref.BearingDistance(km)Description
NH98520741199° SSW0.3 (0.3)Start from the carpark and follow the path through trees crossing road follow the path on the other side
NH98420712225° SW2.7 (3)Cross the bridge over the Allt Creag an Leth-choin and follow the well contructed path to Chalamain Gap.
NH96500525201° SSW1.6 (4.6)Pass through jumble of big boulders in the gap, then continue south-west dropping down into the Lairig Ghru
NH95890372200° SSW0.6 (5.2)Cross the river on Lairig Ghru
NH95700320161° SSE2.2 (7.4)Start the steep climb onto the ridge upto the top
NH96400110194° SSW1.2 (8.6)Skirt the summit of Sròn na Lairige
NN96109990270° W0.8 (9.4)Continue onto summit of Braeriach & return via same way
Munro SummitNN953999270° W0.8 (10.2)The summit Braeriach (1296 metres)

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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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