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Beinn a' Chaorainn [Glen Derry] & Beinn Bhreac [Glen Derry]
Total Ascent 1130 m
 
Route Time 8 hrs
 
 Route Distance 29.68 km
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Beinn a' Chaorainn [Glen Derry]
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Beinn a' Chaorainn viewed from Bynack More (2008-10-13)

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Travel Information

From Braemar (A93) travel W on minor road sign-posted "Linn of Dee" continue on this road to the falls where the road crosses the river and turns east. After a short distance enter the car park on your left.

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,130 meters. Allow 8 hours to complete this 29.68km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from large Carpark at Linn of DeeNO06368978
1Walk/cycle E to start of unsurfaced roadNO06808983
2Head NNW on track through Glen LuiNO05949218
3Continue NW to Derry LodgeNO04059344
4Head NNE on path through forestNO04519523
5Follow path to the NW further into Glen DerryNO03819612
6Continue N through Glen Derry to highest point of Lairig an LaoighNJ03370045
7Bear E and start steep ascentNJ03750055
8Continue ascending NE to Beinn a' Chaorainn SummitNJ04520135
9Head E for a short distance to gain descent ridgeNJ04860137
10Descend S onto Moine BhealaidhNO05139925
11Descend SSE to Moine Bhealach, turning SSW to Craig DerryNO04969757
12Head SSE turning E to summit of Beinn Bhreac NO05889709
13Descend SSW to col (700m) NO05459596
14Descend NW and join approach pathNO04519523
15Follow the approach route in reverse to return to startNO06368978
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Notes

This moderate route to two of the central Cairngorms requires endurance. The Moine Bhealach can be heavy going in wet weather. N.B. The route time can be shortened by cycling to Derry Lodge.

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Local Accommodation Options
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8.9 km Dalmore House - Fife Brae, Braemar, AB35 5NS   Tel: 013397 41225
9.1 km Schiehallion House - 10 Glenshee Road Braemar, AB35 5YQ   Tel: 013397 41679
28.9 km Ravenscraig Guest House - Grampian Road, Aviemore, PH22 1RP   Tel: 01479 810278
35.5 km Croft Holidays - Croft Dhu, Newtonmore, PH20 1BA   Tel: 01540 673504
35.7 km Creag Meagaidh - Creag Meagaidh, Main Street, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20 1DP   Tel: 01540 673798
71.4 km Rushyglen Cottages - Tulloch, Glen Spean, PH31 4AR   Tel: 0131 225 4235
72.1 km Killin Highland Lodges - Aberfeldy Road, Killin , Perthshire , FK21 8TX   Tel: 08 456 444 830
74.8 km Killin Hotel - Main Street, Killin, Perthshire, FK21 8TP   Tel: 01567 820296
75.9 km Drynachan Beag Bed and Breakfast - Drynachan Beag, Invergarry, Inverness-shire , PH35 4HL   Tel: 01809 501465
76.9 km Invergarry Lodge - Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP   Tel: 01809 501 412
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