Printer-friendly versionBeinn Bhreac and Beinn a'Chaorainn
Thu
08
Jan
2009
9:53 am
4:49 pm
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
munro-madness.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
Beinn Bhrotain and Monadh Mor
Thu
08
Jan
2009
9:53 am
4:49 pm
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 footstepsThis 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
| Munro | Height | Order | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beinn Bhrotain | 1157 | 19 | Bine Vrotteen | Hill of the mastiff |
| Monadh Mor | 1113 | 40 | Monnath More | Big hill |
This is featureless high moorland which can make navigation difficult in poor visibility.
| Q | Grid Ref. | Bearing | Distance(km) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO06188976 | 252° WSW | 4.6 (4.6) | 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 |
| NN954922 | 305° NW | 0.9 (13.1) | The summit Beinn Bhrotain (1157 metres) |
| NN947927 | 311° NW | 1.2 (14.3) | from point 975 climb onto Monadh Mor's long summit ridge |
| NN938935 | 0° N | 0.7 (15) | Pass a cairn on the south top & continue on to Monadh Mor. |
| NN938942 | 356° N | 0.8 (15.8) | The summit Monadh Mor (1113 metres) |
| NN93759498 | 50° NE | 0.7 (16.5) | Descend to the southern end of Loch nan Stuireag passing to the north of a line of crags. |
| NN94329545 | 95° E | 0.5 (17) | south of the loch |
| NN948954 | 147° SSE | 1.7 (18.7) | descend by following Allt Carn a'Mhaim down into Glen Geusachan |
| NN957940 | 90° E | 1.7 (20.4) | Continue along Geusachan Burn which joins River Dee |
| NN974940 | 147° SSE | 2 (22.4) | Follow the river round |
| NN985923 | 147° SSE | 2 (24.4) | rejoin path and return to Linn of Dee |
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
munro-madness.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
Beinn Mheadhoin
Thu
08
Jan
2009
9:53 am
4:49 pm
Beinn Mheadhoin 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.
On this route you return by same wayThis route covers the hidden hill Beinn Mheadhoin that lies in the heart of The Cairngorms. This route from Glen Derry is longer than the northern approach and requires a bit of endurance but is easy as there's less ascent / descent. A bicycle can be used on the track to shorten the time taken or wild camp at Derry Lodge.
The summit is naturally marked with a large granite sumit which requires a short easy scramble to its top.
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 32 km/ 19 miles | 800 m/ 2625 ft | 8 hours plus |
There is 1 munro on this route
| Munro | Height | Order | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beinn Mheadhoin | 1182 | 13 | Bine Veeyann | Middle hill |
| 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 | 318° NW | 0.4 (4.8) | Pass Derry Lodge which is owned by the national trust |
| NO03949342 | 358° N | 2.4 (7.2) | Take the footpath on the western side of the river through trees |
| NO03889577 | 352° N | 3.3 (10.5) | Cross the Bridge and follow the well trodden path up the river into Glen Derry |
| NO03459909 | 299° WNW | 2.5 (13) | Where the path forks take the left branch and climb upto Loch Etchachan |
| NJ01260032 | 47° NE | 1.3 (14.3) | From Loch Etchachan ascend steep slopes to a top |
| NJ02220121 | 24° NNE | 0.4 (14.7) | Continue onto the summit return same way back |
| NJ024016 | 24° NNE | 0.4 (15.1) | The summit Beinn Mheadhoin (1182 metres) |
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
munro-madness.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
Ben Macdui via Deeside
Thu
08
Jan
2009
9:53 am
4:49 pm
Derry Cairngorm, Ben Macdui and Carn a'Mhaim
Ben Macdui via Deeside 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 covers Scotland's second highest mountain, Bein Macdui which lies in the heart of an arctic plateau and reaching it involves a very long approach. There is no technical scrambling / climbing on the route but there is alot of rough terrain to cover high in the mountains making it quite a tough full days outing to be had.
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 32 km/ 19 miles | 1340 m/ 4397 ft | 9 hours plus |
There are 3 munros on the route and are listed below
| Munro | Height | Order | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derry Cairngorm | 1155 | 20 | Derry Cairngorm | Blue peak of Glen Derry |
| Ben Macdui | 1309 | 2 | Ben Macdui | McDuff's hill |
| Carn a'Mhaim | 1037 | 95 | Karn er Vime | Cairn like peak of the large rounded hill |
| 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 | 311° NW | 3 (4.7) | Cross the bridge to join the track to Derry Lodge |
| NO04029346 | 288° WNW | 0.1 (4.8) | Pass Derry Lodge which is owned by the national trust |
| NO03969348 | 325° NW | 0.7 (5.5) | Continue through forest upto crags of Creag Bad an t-Seabhaig |
| NO03579405 | 315° NW | 1.9 (7.4) | Continue through crags on path upto Carn Crom |
| NO02279537 | 349° N | 1.9 (9.3) | From Carn Crom head upto the southern top of Derry Cairngorm marked 1040 |
| NO01939720 | 343° NNW | 0.8 (10.1) | Contiune across boulders onto the summit and then onto col |
| NO017980 | 339° NNW | 1.7 (11.8) | The summit Derry Cairngorm (1155 metres) |
| NO01109959 | 236° N | 1.4 (13.2) | From the col continue along the cliff tops on a clearly defined path |
| NN999988 | 275° W | 1 (14.2) | Continue to the sumit of the 2nd highest munro Ben Macdui |
| NN989989 | 108° ESE | 0.8 (15) | The summit Ben Macdui (1309 metres) |
| NN99659865 | 203° SSW | 2.1 (17.1) | Cross Allt Clach nan Taillear and head down southeastern spur. Although not obvious in places descend onto north end of Carn a'Mhaims rock ridge |
| NN98809670 | 159° SSE | 1.7 (18.8) | From northern end of Carn a'Mhaim contiune along narraw rocky ridge onto summit. |
| NN994951 | 108° ESE | 0.5 (19.3) | The summit Carn a'Mhaim (1037 metres) |
| NN99849495 | 132° SE | 1.6 (20.9) | Southern top Head down southeastern spur to join the path |
| NO01009387 | 41° NE | 0.3 (21.2) | Once on the path head for the bridge over Luibeg Bridge |
| NO012941 | 41° NE | 0.3 (21.5) | Rejoin the path. An continue back the way you came. |
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
munro-madness.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
Leabaidh an Daimh Bhuide
Thu
08
Jan
2009
9:52 am
4:48 pm
Beinn a' Bhuird and Ben Avon
Leabaidh an Daimh Bhuide 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.
On this route you return by same wayThis route covers two munros which lie on the eastern end of the Cairngorm massif. It's a long tough route taking in uncompromising landscape making an excellent circuit. The summit tor on Ben Avon must be climbed in order to "bag" the mountain, though it is an easy scramble.
Ben Avon and Beinn a' Bhuird are amongst the least visited of the Cairngorms and give fantastic views of North East Scotland. The huge plateau of Beinn a' Bhuird is really appreciated on a clear day from Ben Avon's southern flanks.
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 36 km/ 22 miles | 1210 m/ 3970 ft | 10 hours plus |
There are 2 munros on the route and are listed below