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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 relatively long route with an ascent on steep grass slopes. The route duration can be reduced by cycling to Derry Lodge.
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Head to: Braemar
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 Dee and turns E. After a short distance enter the car park on your left.
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The total ascent is 1,030 metres. Allow 6.5 hours to complete this 23.42 km route.
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In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk.
The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area.
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Start from large Carpark at Linn of Dee
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Distance
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380 m |
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Walk/cycle E to start of unsurfaced road
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Distance
0.40 km |
Altitude
366 m |
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Follow winding unsurfaced road NW to Derry Lodge
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Distance
5.26 km |
Altitude
425 m |
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Follow track/path W through Glen Luibeg and cross the Luibeg burn
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Distance
3.93 km |
Altitude
540 m |
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Leave path and ascend NW on moderate slopes over minor top (1014m) to Carn a'Mhain  summit
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Distance
2.13 km |
Altitude
1037 m |
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Distance
11.71 km |
Altitude
380 m |
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Carn a` Mhaim from Glen Lui just east of Derry Lodge.
© Ian Swann
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Image by Ian Swann
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Looking northwards down the Carn a' Mhaim ridge to Ben Macdui and the Lairig Ghru on a wonderful February day 2008
© Colin Barclay
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Image by Colin Barclay
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Carn a'Mhaim seen looking along Glen Luibeg from Derry Lodge.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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Carn a' Mhaim from the western slopes of Ben MacDui in June 2005.
© Michael Will
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Image by Michael Will
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Written by
Lewis Campbell
on 29 Sep 2008:
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Excellent walk best aided by biking to Derry Lodge, lovely walk along Luibeg and then moderate climb to the summit longish day but quite easily done, fantastic views into the Cairngorms.
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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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