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Cairn Toul

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
1291 m (4235 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.
NN96349720
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
4 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
3
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
Hill of the Barn
 

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.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
To the E and N of Cairn Toul are cliffs contributing to the western wall of the Lairig Ghru, but to the W and the S (at least as far as the Buidheanach of Cairntoul) the slopes are easy.

An easy path from the E leads from the Corrour Bothy in the Lairig Ghru through Coire Odhar to a col NW of the Devils Point. The route continues NNW on easy slopes to the summit of Cairn Toul.

Easy ascents are also possible from either Glen Feshie or Gleann Einich. Due to its proximity to Sgor an Lochain Uaine these mountains are invariably climbed together.

Hazards you may encounter on Cairn Toul include
 Relatively Remote Mountain navigate with care.
 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 Cairn Toul

The view north from the summit cairn to Braeriach with cloud spilling over.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

Cairn Toul from Carn a'Mhaim.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

The Devil's Point, Cairn Toul, Braeriach and Carn a' Mhaim from Sgor Mor; 1st April 2009.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen

Cairntoul seen behind The Devil's Point viewed from the "Chest o'Dee".

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

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 		Braeriach
by Metcheck
Cairn Toul Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Cairn Toul
17.4 km
Ravenscraig Guest House
Grampian Road, Aviemore
19.9 km
Schiehallion House
10 Glenshee Road Braemar
20.0 km
Cranford Guest House
15 Glenshee Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshre
24.2 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
24.8 km
Craigerne House Hotel and Beautiful Mountain Coffee Shop
Golf Course Road
25.2 km
Eagle View Guest House
Perth Road Newtonmore
25.2 km
Netherwood House
Glen Road, Newtonmore
28.5 km
Crubenbeg House
Falls of Truim, Newtonmore,
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Cairn Toul.

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  Routes that include Cairn Toul
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1290 m 41.69 km 10.5 hrs Cairn Toul, Sgor an Lochain Uaine, Beinn Bhrotain, Monadh Mor and The Devils Point  Long route on mixed terrain over 5 Munros in the Cairngorms. Cycling on the initial approach will reduce the time required for this walk. Care required for navigation and proximity to corrie rim in poor visibility.  
2 2220 m 35.67 km 11 hrs Braeriach, Cairn Toul, Sgor an Lochain Uaine and The Devils Point  Climbing is moderate but there is a lot of it. The centre km of the Lairig Ghru and the Chalamain Gap have significant boulder fields which will be hazardous in the dark.

The route is strenuous and long but rewarding. Not suitable for cycle access.

 
3 2020 m 38.03 km 11.5 hrs Cairn Toul, Sgor an Lochain Uaine and The Devils Point  A long route that tests endurance, although there are no difficult ascents. The walk can be shortened by cycling to Derry Lodge.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Cairn Toul

  Baggers Gallery for Cairn Toul

Ascending Sron Riach with Cairn Toul in background

© John Henderson
Image by John Henderson

Between Angels' Peak and Cairn Toul - 6th November 2009

© Oliver Bartrum
Image by Oliver Bartrum

On top of Cairn Toul with Angels Peak in the background.

© Steve Marlow
Image by Steve Marlow

The cairn at the top of Cairn Toul on a sunny warm day in july 25.07.09,I met a nice group of hillwalkers.

© Phil Leith
Image by Phil Leith
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 Comments
 
Michael Coffield
wrote on
July 5, 2009
Parked at Linn of Dee carpark and cycled to Corrour Bothy. A very good bothy with toilet. Path up to bothy made for some difficult cycling. Climbed the 3 hills - not your typicall lumps of rock, they were attractive. Worth coming back in the winter for some ice climbing. Cycled out towards the white bridge and back to the carpark. The path on the western side of the river Dee was favourable to the one on the East for cycling. The road was good after the bridge. Midge were bad.
John Mcallister
wrote on
August 13, 2006
Good Expedition hills these. We did them from Linn of Dee with the help of bikes and a tent. Boy they're big!
Neil Osborne
wrote on
May 23, 2001
A fantastic, if long, day from Coylumbridge over Braeriach to Corour Bothy, About 10.25 hours. Shorter if you don't carry backpacking kit like me!
 
 

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