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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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Lochnagar is a classic mountain with its deep corrie and steep cliffs, yet this is an easy route on paths. The other two peaks on this route are little more than high points on an undulating moorland plateau, therefore, this route is really a long walk!
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Head to: Ballater
From Ballater (A93) travel S over River Dee and the SW to Bridge of Muick. From here take minor Road (S) on east side of River Muick to its termination in a large car park at Spittal of Glenmuick.
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Carn a'Coire Bhoidheach seen form the twin cairns on Carn an t-Sagairt Mor with The Stuc seen at the left end of the summit ridge and Cac Carn Beag visible behind.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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Lochnagar cliffs from Cuidhe Crom, mid january 2006.
© Atlas Keir
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Cairn on Carn a Choire Bhoidheach looking west over a sea of low cloud to a distant Ben Nevis left of centre.
© Graham Young
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Lochnagar cliffs seen from Conachcraig in Dec 2007
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Written by
Sc Joss
on 03 Aug 2009:
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Climbed from balmoral side, taking in Cairn Bannoch and Broad Cairn before Carn t'Sagairt Mor. this does involve doubling back but it is easy once you are up there and a lovely day of good views.
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Written by
David Harbottle
on 03 Jun 2007:
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I extended this to include the two munro's south of Loch Muick (Cairn Bannoch + Broad Cairn) - 2 more Munro's for very little additional effort. It's a fantastic outing.
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Written by
Scott Strathdee
on 15 May 2007:
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This is an enjoyable route apart from the trek down Dubh Loch its very boggy in parts look out for the aircraft wrekage all over the col between Carn an t- Sagairt Mor and Carn an t Sagairt Beag.
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Written by
Andy Phanco
on 12 Jun 2006:
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On a good day in summer, I would recommend bagging the other two Munros nearby - Cairn Bannoch and Broad Cairn to make a circuit of five. Descend from Broad Cairn down to Loch Muick on a good path. A route of about 19 miles which took me eight hours including stops. I avoided the ascent of Meikle Pap en route to the first summit of Lochnagar. This is a long walk, but with some great scenery.
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Written by
Scott Niven
on 05 Jul 2005:
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Fantastically varied hill, from the wide open glen and loch at the foot, the rocky ridge plateau and summit tor, and the winding waterfall. The section from Cac Carn Beag across the White Mounth can be boggy, and in my opinion this section of the walk is best done in frosty conditions when the going is hard underfoot. This can also make for peircingly clear views across to the Cairngorms without that haziness of summer. Watch out for deer on the south of Loch Muick, I walked right into the middle of a harem without noticing!
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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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