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Route Information for
Ben MacDui, Derry Cairngorm and Carn a' Mhaim
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The total ascent is 1745 meters. Allow 10 hours to complete this 33.49km 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 | Follow winding unsurfaced road NW to the junction with the path to Clais Fhearnaig | NO05809233 |
| 3 | Continue NW to Derry Lodge (where you may wish to leave your bike) | NO04059344 |
| 4 | Cross river and head WNW to Luibeg Bridge and continue W on path | NO01009387 |
| 5 | Ascend NE on steep slopes South of Coire na Poite to summit of Carn a' Mhaim | NN99459518 |
| 6 | Head NNW on ridge to broad col (810m) | NN98709718 |
| 7 | Climb NE towards the summit ridge | NN99609859 |
| 8 | Head NW to Ben MacDui summit | NN98909894 |
| 9 | Descend E over boulders towards Coire Sputan Dearg to join path | NN99879881 |
| 10 | Follow path NE towards Loch Etchachan | NO00809967 |
| 11 | Descend SE then ascend SSE to Derry Cairngorm summit | NO01729804 |
| 12 | Bear SSE to Carn Crom | NO02589548 |
| 13 | Descend SE to path | NO04009356 |
| 14 | Return to Derry Lodge, then S 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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