This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
Total Ascent
1520 m
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.
Route Time
8.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
29.09 km
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Notes
This is a long route requiring endurance, but the ascent is not difficult. The route time can be shortened by cycling to Derry Lodge.
Here we provide the nearest town to the start of the route where you will find basic services.
We then give directions from that location to the route start. Your approach route may differ.
Travel Information
Head to: Braemar
From Braemar (A93) travel W on minor road sign-posted "Linn of Dee" continue on this road to the Linn where the road crosses the River Dee and turns E. After a short distance enter the car park on your left.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,520 metres. Allow 8.5 hours to complete this 29.09 km route.
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.
Usually the shortest way to climb the mountain, making best use of tracks and paths to gain altitude. Route navigation requires map reading skills and an ability to navigate with a compass.
The information given here will enable you to annotate your map and plan your route. We do not give anecdotal descriptions on where to find the paths, worn by the feet of previous mountaineers.
Where the access routes are few or the ridge is narrow, paths are generally obvious. On open ground, following paths without using your compass may get you lost in poor visibility.
Route Information
Waypoint Detail
Start from large Carpark at Linn of Dee
NO06368978
Distance
Altitude 380 m
1
Walk/Cycle E to start of unsurfaced road
NO06808983
Distance 0.40 km
Altitude 366 m
2
Follow winding unsurfaced road to path junction
NO05809233
Distance 2.94 km
Altitude 423 m
3
Continue on winding unsurfaced road NW to Derry Lodge
NO04059344
Distance 2.32 km
Altitude 425 m
4
Cross river and head W on track/path first branch in Glen Luibeg
NO01839381
Distance 2.60 km
Altitude 465 m
5
Follow higher path NNW on Carn Crom and ascend Sron Riach
NN99989780
Distance 4.64 km
Altitude 1100 m
6
Continue NNW by cliffs onto plateau then NW to summit of Ben MacDui
NN98909894
Distance 1.65 km
Altitude 1309 m
7
Reverse route to return
NO06368978
Distance 14.55 km
Altitude 380 m
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Written by
Douglas Boynton
on 22 Jul 2003:
Easiest route is via Cairngorm but more challenging is to ascend from the Lairig Ghru - go diagonally up from the Pools of Dee avoiding crags. Then it is an easy walk from the ridge with cairns all the way. Walk back over Cairngorm (good views on a clear day) and descend by a variety of routes and finish with a pint at the Winking Owl in Aviemore.
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