Beinn Bhreac [Blair Atholl] Route Information

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Beinn Bhreac [Blair Atholl]

Quick Facts

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

798 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

11.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

48.30 km

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A brief summary of this route.

Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.

Notes

This is a very long approach track which can be cycled but chunky gravel in places. The ascent is over moorland to relatively remote peak, navigate with care!

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: Blair Atholl

From Blair Atholl travel W on B8079 to Calvine and park in village

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 798 metres. Allow 11.5 hours to complete this 48.30 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

	From Calvine, cross A9 to locate private road to Glen Bruar
		NN80466586	Distance	Altitude 210 m

1	Cross road and ascend N on track to Colrig
		NN80136847	Distance 2.67 km	Altitude 414 m

2	Follow track NNE to crossing of Allt a' Chaise
		NN82307287	Distance 4.98 km	Altitude 415 m

3	Cycle/walk N, turning NNE on rough stony road to Bruar Lodge
		NN83127610	Distance 12.35 km	Altitude 450 m

4	Cross river by bridge and bear NNW on track to junction with path
		NN82857693	Distance 0.95 km	Altitude 475 m

5	Ascend NE on path to its end
		NN83947813	Distance 1.90 km	Altitude 715 m

6	Head NNE to locate stream and follow it down to level ground
		NN84858017	Distance 2.30 km	Altitude 680 m

7	Bear NE into Corrie
		NN85708083	Distance 1.10 km	Altitude 683 m

8	Ascend NE to summit of Beinn Bhreac
		NN86818205	Distance 1.73 km	Altitude 912 m

9	Reverse route to return
		NN80466586	Distance 20.33 km	Altitude 210 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

East Highlands
by Met Office

Braeriach
by Metcheck

Images of Beinn Bhreac [Blair Atholl]

Having a breather at Beinn Bhreac's summit 10.8.13. Beinn Deag in the background

Image by Alan Puckrin

Beinn Bhreac with Beinn Dearg on the left viewed from the beallach between Carn Ealar and Cairn Meall Tionail.

Image by Graham Young

Beinn Bhreac viewed from Carn a` Chairaidh at the north end of the summit of Beinn Mheadhonach.

Image by Graham Young

The unusual cairn on Beinn Bhreac looking towards Beinn Dearg.

Image by Graham Young

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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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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