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Braeriach, Cairn Toul, Sgor an Lochain Uaine & The Devils Point
Total Ascent 2220 m
 
Route Time 11 hrs
 
 Route Distance 35.67 km
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Cairn Toul
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Cairn Toul from the lower slopes of Carn a' Mhaim

© Alexander Strachan
Image by Alexander Strachan
Travel Information

Proceed from Aviemore to Coylumbridge and follow the signs for the Cairngorm Funicular Railway.

Route Information
The total ascent is 2,220 meters. Allow 11 hours to complete this 35.67km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start at carpark at bend in road to Ski CentreNH98520740
1Cross river by bridge an follow good path SW to Chalamain GapNH96500524
2Descend SSW to Lairig Ghru and cross riverNH95880374
3Ascend SW towards Coire GormNH95700318
4Ascend SE along East ridge of Coire Gorm to Sron na LairgeNH96550065
5Continue SW on ascent ridgeNH96180002
6Continue W above Coire BhrochainNH95440007
7Bear SW to Braeriach NN95349992
8Head SW following the Corrie edge to the Falls of DeeNN94239912
9Continue SSW to top (1265m)NN93949828
10Continue SW avoiding cliff edge to the EastNN93869801
11Follow corrie rim SSWNN94099759
12Continue ESE following corrie rimNN94879744
13Continue ENE to Sgor an Lochain Uaine (The Angel's Peak).NN95449768
14Continue SE along corrie rimNN95959719
15Follow corrie rim E to Cairn Toul NN96349720
16Bear SW avoiding drop to Coire an t-SaighdeirNN96099677
17Continue SSE to 1213m TopNN96189635
18Descend SE to the start of the descent path into Coire OdharNN96929556
19Ascend SE to The Devil's Point NN97619511
20Return NW to the descent path at the head of Corrie OdharNN96929556
21Descend E on path down to Corrour BothyNN98099579
22Head SE and cross river to meet path through Lairig GhruNN98539557
23Bear NNW up Lairig Ghru NN97319928
24Follow path N passed The Pools of Dee to the highest point of the Lairig GhruNH97400126
25Continue NE to junction with path to Chalamain Gap and follow approach route back to car park.NH98520740
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Notes

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.

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Local Accommodation Options
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10.7 km Ravenscraig Guest House - Grampian Road, Aviemore, PH22 1RP   Tel: 01479 810278
23.0 km Dalmore House - Fife Brae, Braemar, AB35 5NS   Tel: 013397 41225
27.3 km Croft Holidays - Croft Dhu, Newtonmore, PH20 1BA   Tel: 01540 673504
27.8 km Creag Meagaidh - Creag Meagaidh, Main Street, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20 1DP   Tel: 01540 673798
61.7 km Dunsmore Lodges - Farley, by Beauly, IV4 7EY   Tel: 01463 782424
65.0 km The Cnoc Hotel - Struy, by Beauly, , IV4 7JU   Tel: 01463 761264
67.5 km Drynachan Beag Bed and Breakfast - Drynachan Beag, Invergarry, Inverness-shire , PH35 4HL   Tel: 01809 501465
68.5 km Rushyglen Cottages - Tulloch, Glen Spean, PH31 4AR   Tel: 0131 225 4235
68.6 km Invergarry Lodge - Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP   Tel: 01809 501 412
68.7 km Westward - Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire, IV4 7LT   Tel: 01456 415708
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