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Route Information for
Beinn a' Chaorainn [Glen Derry] and Beinn Bhreac [Glen Derry]
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The total ascent is 1130 meters. Allow 8 hours to complete this 29.68km route.
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| Number | Description | OS Grid |
| Start from large Carpark at Linn of Dee | NO06368978 |
| 1 | Walk/cycle E to start of unsurfaced road | NO06808983 |
| 2 | Head NNW on track through Glen Lui | NO05949218 |
| 3 | Continue NW to Derry Lodge | NO04059344 |
| 4 | Head NNE on path through forest | NO04519523 |
| 5 | Follow path to the NW further into Glen Derry | NO03819612 |
| 6 | Continue N through Glen Derry to highest point of Lairig an Laoigh | NJ03370045 |
| 7 | Bear E and start steep ascent | NJ03750055 |
| 8 | Continue ascending NE to Beinn a' Chaorainn Summit | NJ04520135 |
| 9 | Head E for a short distance to gain descent ridge | NJ04860137 |
| 10 | Descend S onto Moine Bhealaidh | NO05139925 |
| 11 | Descend SSE to Moine Bhealach, turning SSW to Craig Derry | NO04969757 |
| 12 | Head SSE turning E to summit of Beinn Bhreac | NO05889709 |
| 13 | Descend SSW to col (700m) | NO05459596 |
| 14 | Descend NW and join approach path | NO04519523 |
| 15 | Follow the approach route in reverse to return to start | NO06368978 |
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Please ensure that you have adequate mapping to cope should conditions change suddenly and you need to amend your route. This route is covered by the Ordnance Survey maps detailed below and we have negotiated a 10% discount on the RRP in addition to free postage and packing.
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OS Landranger Maps Required
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Local Accommodation Options
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Dalmore House - Fife Brae, Braemar, AB35 5NS Tel: 013397 41225
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Ardgarry Farm - Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HG Tel: 01809 501226
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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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