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McDuff's hill |
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Altitude
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1309 metres
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Grid Ref.
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Ben MacDui
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Ben MacDui seen from Bynack More (2008-10-13)
© Kevin Woods
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Image by Kevin Woods
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Mountain Description
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The summit of the massive Ben MacDui is bounded to the W and SW by the steep slopes of the Lairig Ghru. There are routes up these steep slopes but they are not recommended. To the S lies a long ridge, which gives an easy ascent from Glen Luibeg. The western slopes of this ridge can be accessed from the N ridge of Carn a Mhaim. This route takes you up steep slopes onto boulder fields. To the east of this route and of the summit lie the precipitous cliffs of Coire Sputan Dearg, however a safe route E then NE leads down to Loch Etchachan. From the summit, gentle slopes run N to Cairn Lochan, and down through the crags of Coire an Lochain to the carpark at the ski centre, or NNE to the summit of Cairn Gorm.
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Available Routes
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Ascent
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Distance
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1745 m
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33.49 km
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10 hrs
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Ben MacDui, Derry Cairngorm and Carn a' Mhaim
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A long rewarding day which took 11.5 hrs to complete.
Care is required when crossing the bouldery summits of Ben MacDui & Derry Cairngorm. A fine ridge walk from Carn a'Mhaim & Ben MacDui. A moderate although long route for the reasonably fit.
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1520 m
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29.09 km
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8.5 hrs
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Ben MacDui
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This is a long route requiring endurance, but the ascent is not difficult. The route time can be shortened by cycling to Derry Lodge.
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Cameron with Oscar the dog on summit(26/07/08).
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Me at the summit of Ben Macdui! Not the best picture of me - but o well lol
© Martin Forbes
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Image by Martin Forbes
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Summit of Ben Macdui.A fantastic day in the Cairngorms.14.07.06
© David Singleton
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Image by David Singleton
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Me standing on the summit of Benmacdui
© Mark Meijrink
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Image by Mark Meijrink
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Weather & Maps, etc ...
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Craig Anderson
wrote on September 10, 2008:
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A good few years ago, whilst I was in the venture scouts, we did a '4 peaks challenge' for charity. The walk started in the ski centre car park, heading across the Chalamain pass towards the Lairig Ghru. Crossed over and up Braeriach. Round towards Angels Peak and Cairn Toul then descending down to Corrour Bothy. Next up Taillear's burn to Ben Macdui. Across plateau to Cairn Gorm and down to car park. Think it was 16-17 hours. In retrospect, should have included Devils Point, although I seem to recall being absolutely knackered by that point! Survived on Tesco's 'Kick' drink. Try it out!
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George Greszczuk
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Route: Start/Finish: Corrour Bothy > zigzagged east up steep slopes to ridge N of Carn a' Mhaim > followed ridge to summit > retraced route N then up broad ridge SE of Allt Clach nan Taillear, swinging W to summit of Ben MacDui > Back E along FP to Creagan a' Choire Etchachan > S to summit of Derry Cairngorm > Down to Luibeg Burn > FP S then W back to Corrour Bothy
Horizontal Distance Travelled: 20km
Vertical Height Ascended: 1126m
Time Taken: 9 hrs
Weather: Dry, bright.
Temperature: Warm.
Wind: Light SE.
Cloud base: Well above summits.
Visibility: Great.
Comments: Climbed as part of a long day on the hill one pleasant summer day.
We were a party of two, based at Corrour Bothy for three nights. Terrific hill day!
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Martin Forbes
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Me and a friend climbed Ben Macdui combined with Cairn a Mhaim and Derry Cairngorm on the 03/05/2008. The journey was bodywrenching! souldrenching! (private joke) and the route was crazy to say the least. The 3 peaks were amazing, each providing spectacular views! However this is by far an easy trek taking just under 21 miles. 8 of which are over mountains! Although at the time my legs were unbearably sore and the journey seemed never ending. Looking back it was spectacular and i've pushed myself to things i never knew i was capable of.
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Local Accommodation Options
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| Showing the nearest 10 of 35 within 100Km of the summit of Ben MacDui. Would you like to view all 35? |
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| 17.8 km |
Dalmore House - Fife Brae, Braemar, AB35 5NS Tel: 013397 41225
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Croft Holidays - Croft Dhu, Newtonmore, PH20 1BA Tel: 01540 673504
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Creag Meagaidh - Creag Meagaidh, Main Street, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20 1DP Tel: 01540 673798
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Invergarry Lodge - Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP Tel: 01809 501 412
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Ardgarry Farm - Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HG Tel: 01809 501226
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