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This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
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An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.
Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.
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The horizontal distance of the route.
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A long route on easy terrain. Time can be reduced by cycling to Altanour Lodge.
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Head to: Braemar
From Braemar (A93) travel W on minor road sign-posted "Linn of Dee" to start of track in Inverey.
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Carn Bhac(East top) seen from the Glen Ey approach up the Alltan Odhar.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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The top of Beinn lutharn Mhor viewed looking west along the summit ridge showing the north corrie.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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Carn Bhac from Beinn Iutharn Mhor with the Cairngorms behind
© David McSporran
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Summit of Carn Bhac looking north to the Cairngorms
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Written by
Adrian Ogier
on 10 Sep 2006:
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The total route distance detailed of 21.95km is incorrect. The distance for Stage 8 (Beinn Iutharn Bheag to Inverey) of approximately 13.1km has been omitted. The total route distance is actually approximately 35.1km. The track through Glen Ey is of very good standard and easily cycleable. A slight alternative to the route detailed is to leave the track through Glen Ey at the bridge at NO10028498 to ascend Creag an Lochain, then head WSW to Carn Creagch then W to Carn Bhac. A steep ascent initially but shortens the route by approximately 2km and avoids any boggy areas along Alltan Odhar.
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Written by
Ben Dolphin
on 15 Aug 2006:
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Using Glen Ey for both your approach AND departure is a fine way of accessing these hills, but if you fancy a more circular route then I'd recommend a walk-in along the Allt Connie; skirting north around the base of Carn Bhac and into Coire Bhearnaist. The glen is very picturesque but feels wilder, quieter and more narrow than Glen Ey. Quite a haul up out of the coire, but there are few peat hags this way, much more wildlife than Glen Ey and you emerge very close to the summit. You can then follow the route as described and have an enjoyable walk-out via Glen Ey.
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Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map,
a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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