Beinn Bhrotain and Monadh Mòr
Two remote Munros at the head of Glen Geusachan, on the quiet south-west edge of the Cairngorms.
- Distance
- 32.4 km
- Ascent
- 1050 m
- Time
- 9–12.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1157 m
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About this walk
Beinn Bhrotain and Monadh Mòr is a hard 32.4 km circular walk with 1,050 m of ascent, taking 9 to 12.5 hours. It starts at Linn of Dee car park (grid reference NO 062 896). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Beinn Bhrotain at 1,157 m.
Beinn Bhrotain and Monadh Mòr are two of the least-visited Cairngorm Munros. The route walks in from the Linn of Dee past White Bridge and up Glen Dee, then climbs Beinn Bhrotain's long, bouldery slopes.
A ridge leads north to the broad plateau of Monadh Mòr, and the route returns to Glen Dee. Most of the hill ground 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 Dee
Follow the track past White Bridge and up Glen Dee.
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2
Beinn Bhrotain
Climb the pathless slopes to the summit.
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3
Monadh Mòr
Follow the ridge north to Monadh Mòr, then descend back to Glen Dee.
Summits
1157 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Beinn Bhrotain and Monadh Mòr take?
- Most walkers take 9–12.5 hours for the 32.4 km route, which has 1,050 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 and glen path; pathless, bouldery slopes; broad plateau.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Beinn Bhrotain (1157 m, Munro); Monadh Mor (1113 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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