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
1010 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
6.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
21.66 km
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Notes
A moderate length route on track/path and easy slopes.
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: Aviemore
From Aviemore (B9152) follow the signs for Coylumbridge travelling W over the river Spey. From Coylumbridge take the road to Glemore Forest Park and the Cairngorm Ski Centre through the Forest Park and along the shores of Loch Morlich. At junction (NH977098) take minor road E towards Glenmore lodge.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,010 metres. Allow 6.5 hours to complete this 21.66 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 road by Glenmore camp site
NH97780971
Distance
Altitude 330 m
1
Cycle/walk E to Glenmore Lodge
NH98730950
Distance 1.00 km
Altitude 350 m
2
Continue NE on track to fork in road beyond An Lochan Uaine
NJ00291107
Distance 2.49 km
Altitude 375 m
3
Follow right branch E turning ESE to bridge over the River Nethy
NJ02121050
Distance 2.14 km
Altitude 435 m
4
Bear E turning SE on path towards 818m point
NJ04040853
Distance 3.00 km
Altitude 875 m
5
Leave path and ascend S to Bynack More summit
NJ04170632
Distance 2.22 km
Altitude 1090 m
6
Descend NW to Bynack Beg
NJ03580685
Distance 0.88 km
Altitude 964 m
7
Continue descent NNW to join path N through Strath Nethy
NJ02580829
Distance 1.88 km
Altitude 505 m
8
Follow path N to rejoin approach road at bridge.
NH97780971
Distance 8.07 km
Altitude 330 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
John Tutt
on 17 Aug 2008:
A long but a very interesting walk, came back down the same way as the assent.
Written by
Graham Ellis
on 22 Oct 2007:
I took a bike all the way to the bridge in 40 minutes after parking after Glenmore Lodge, although the last bit of the track has some big stones on it. Easy walk from there, but the path to the top diverges from the main path about 150m before the "leavepath" waypoint shown. The route over Bynack Beg is less distinct at the top and near the river. Path next to the river was a bit boggy and could be a lot worse if it had been raining. Probably better to just retrace steps. I only clocked 850m ascent on my GPS.
Written by
Mike Watson
on 16 Oct 2005:
An untaxing walk with great views.
Recommended for beginners, only a short steep but easily doable final ascent to the summit. No major navigation problems and your camera is bound to be busy at the top.
Only munro consistantly out of the cloud on the day of ascent(16/10/04), blue skies and breezy.
Good way to occupy an autumn afternoon.
Written by
Maddie Clarke
on 18 Jul 2005:
An enjoyable fairly easy walk in and a realtively short sharp ascent with fairly expansive views throughout.
Written by
Fred Mollison
on 17 May 2004:
This walk was done as part of the Aviemore walking festival. We reached the top in three hours, and were able to view 360 degrees for miles. Due to neathy bridge being boggy we returned via the same route as the ascent. A little shower on decent but not enough to upset a great days walking.
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,
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