Beinn a' Chaorainn and Beinn Bhreac
Two outlying Munros above Glen Derry, linked by the boggy Mòine Bhealaidh plateau.
- Distance
- 29.7 km
- Ascent
- 910 m
- Time
- 8–11 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1083 m
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About this walk
Beinn a' Chaorainn and Beinn Bhreac is a hard 29.7 km circular walk with 910 m of ascent, taking 8 to 11 hours. It starts at Linn of Dee car park (grid reference NO 062 896). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Beinn a' Chaorainn at 1,083 m.
These two Munros lie on the east side of Glen Derry. From the Linn of Dee, the route follows the track to Derry Lodge and up Glen Derry, then climbs Beinn a' Chaorainn.
The way to Beinn Bhreac crosses the Mòine Bhealaidh, a broad, boggy plateau with few features, before the route descends back to Derry Lodge. Much of it is pathless. The Cairngorm plateau is the most arctic environment in Britain: storms arrive quickly, there's little shelter and navigation in cloud or snow is very hard. Check the Mountain Weather Information Service before you go.
Route
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1
Glen Derry
Follow the track to Derry Lodge and on up Glen Derry.
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2
Beinn a' Chaorainn
Climb the slopes east to the summit.
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3
Beinn Bhreac
Cross the Mòine Bhealaidh south to Beinn Bhreac and descend to Derry Lodge.
Summits
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Questions about this walk
- How long does Beinn a' Chaorainn and Beinn Bhreac take?
- Most walkers take 8–11 hours for the 29.7 km route, which has 910 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Linn of Dee car park (grid reference NO 062 896). Linn of Dee car park (National Trust for Scotland, charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Long track; pathless slopes; a boggy, featureless plateau.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Beinn a' Chaorainn (1083 m, Munro); Beinn Bhreac (930 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go. Many people cycle the long approach tracks.
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