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Derry Cairngorm

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
1155 m (3789 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NO01729804
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
20 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
2
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Blue peak of Glen Derry
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  36   Grantown & Aviemore, Cairngorm Mountains
  43   Braemar & Blair Atholl
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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Derry Cairngorm is a 6km long mountain forming the W slopes of Glen Derry. The summit, which is an elongated cone lying NW to SE lies towards the N end of the mountain between Coire Sputan Dearg (of Ben MacDui) to the W and and Coire Lochain Uaine to the E.

The E slopes into Glen Derry are generally craggy and steep and should be avoided whereas the W slopes generally have more moderate inclines and fewer rocky outcrops.

The summit cone is composed of boulders, the upper slopes are of short grass and the lower slopes of grass and heather.

The normal access routes are from Glen Luibeg to the S or from Loch Etchachan to the NW.

Hazards you may encounter on Derry Cairngorm include
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Derry Cairngorm

Derry Cairngorm with Ben Macdui behind and to the right seen from Beinn Bhreac.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

Derry Cairngorm and Ben Macdui from Luibeg bridge

© Kris Benzie
Image by Kris Benzie

Loch Etchachan from the approach to Derry Cairngorm on 31 may 2008

© Felix Gruijters
Image by Felix Gruijters

Derry Cairngorm seen from Carn a'Mhaim.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
Cairngorms * Monadhliath
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Cairngorms
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Derry Cairngorm
by Metcheck
Derry Cairngorm Area Map
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A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Derry Cairngorm
15.2 km
Schiehallion House
10 Glenshee Road Braemar
15.3 km
Cranford Guest House
15 Glenshee Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshre
19.5 km
Ravenscraig Guest House
Grampian Road, Aviemore
29.5 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Derry Cairngorm.

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  Routes that include Derry Cairngorm
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1745 m 33.49 km 10 hrs Ben MacDui, Derry Cairngorm and Carn a' Mhaim  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.  
2 1144 m 23.18 km 6.5 hrs Derry Cairngorm  Derry Cairngorm is the closest of the Cairgorm Munros to the Linn of Dee, but this is still a relatively big day requiring endurance. The Mountain is an easy ascent, but the boulder strewn summit slopes can be slow to cross. The route duration can be shor  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Derry Cairngorm

  Baggers Gallery for Derry Cairngorm

Top of Derry Cairngorm in 80+ mph winds

© JAMES HARPER
Image by JAMES HARPER

Cold and windy on the summit of Derry Cairngorm 08/08/09

© Alistair Craig
Image by Alistair Craig

Gordon at top of Derry Cairngorm - his 99th munro!

© Gordon Miller
Image by Gordon Miller

Derry Cairngorm summit on a Cairngorm special day in 1st week in april 09

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll
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 Comments
 
Christine George
wrote on
May 21, 2007
Superb path all the way from the footbridge at Derry Lodge, leads all the way up to Carn Crom, the path splits here, 1 goes along the east side of Carn Crom, the other goes up and over the top of Carn Crom, the short exposed section on bare granite is on the path that goes along the east side of Carn Crom so take the path that goes up and over Carn Crom if you want to miss the exposed bit. Path then is quite clear all the way up to the bouldery section just below the summit.
Roger Vander Steen
wrote on
August 18, 2006
There is a rebuilt path from Derry Lodge to beyond Carn Crom. Continue straight on at the footbridge and over stiles at two deer fences. At the first crags (600 metres) stop to admire the work which has gone into making the path. The top of Carn Crom is by-passed on the east; there is a very short exposed section here on bare granite. The terrain on the whole summit area is bouldery.
 
 

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