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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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A long route on moderate slopes. Route on summit plateau is on southern rim of steep cliff,, therefore, careful navigation required particularly in poor visibility.
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Head to: Braemar
From Braemar (A93) travel E to Invercauld bridge (5 km) then N on minor road to Keiloch.
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Leabaidh an Daimh Bhuidhe: messing about on the summit tor. May 18th 2005.
© Paul Richardson
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Looking towards the summit on 17th September 2009
© Bobby Mcginty
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A very long walk to reach this amazing munro, sunny and cold at the top, on the 2nd of May 2009.
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Approaching Ben Avon and the Sneck (col with Beinn a' Bhuird) from the south. The path is superb practically all the way to the Sneck, certainly the easiest approach to the top, making for fast progress if required.
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Written by
Claire Wales
on 10 Sep 2009:
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What a day! Gale force winds on the top of Beinn a Bhuird - horizontal walking. Clear views across the whole Cairngorms. No rain. Took in Ben Avon as well which made the day complete. Cycled to Slugain ruin and then walked. Cycle was hard work but rewarding on the return. Quioch water quite high, a cold river crossing was required. Paths numerous around crossing and could be confusing. Easy traverse to Ben Avon well worth the detour.
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Peter Lang
on 09 Jul 2007:
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took us 1 hr to cycle to slugain ruin from keiloch. Beinn a'bhuird first via carn fialach then from sneck at 970m good path onto plateau and summit tor - 6hrs to 2nd munro - plenty of breaks and enjoying the surroundings with great views all around. Great path for descent down glen with evidence of a lot of path work - good to see estate are spending proceeds of car parking fees as stated. Bike free wheel back to car from ruin.
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Written by
Chris Bowles
on 18 May 2007:
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Climbed this hill alongside its mighty neighbour Beinn a' Bhuird. Started at Keiloch and biked in approx. 7km to just before an old ruin. I stress the fact that a bike was invaluabe and saved a lot of time, also it means a downhill ride all the way back! Hill itself was quite a gentle climb and the final summit tor is quite simple, wouldnt know about it if it was iced up though! Approx just short of 4 hours to reach the summit from keiloch with the use of a bike.
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Written by
Paul Richardson
on 24 May 2005:
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I'd recommend a wild camp on the way in, then you can take in Beinn a Bhuird as well as Ben Avon next day. There's a shortage of suitable camping places once you cross into upper Glen Quoich though. A pleasant, level, lawn-like area is found just beyond the ruined lodge at the top of Gleann an t-Slugain, but if you can find somewhere in Glen Quoich, it's less distance to walk next day. It's wide, wild country!
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William Wallace
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Optional route is via Inchrory, cycling or walking from Cargarff Castle then steady climb of 2000 feet for 4 or 5 miles.
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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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