Ben Macdui from Coire Cas car park
A 1309 m Munro in Cairngorms, climbed from Coire Cas car park.
- Distance
- 16.1 km
- Ascent
- 770 m
- Time
- 5–7 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1309 m
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About this walk
Ben Macdui from Coire Cas car park is a hard 16.1 km out-and-back walk with 770 m of ascent, taking 5 to 7 hours. It starts at Coire Cas car park (grid reference NH 989 061). It climbs Ben Macdui (1,309 m), a Munro.
Ben Macdui is a 1,309 m Munro in Cairngorms, 3 km west of Derry Cairngorm. It stands well clear of the hills around it, so the summit view is a wide one.
From Coire Cas car park, tracks and paths lead most of the way, and the last climb is over rougher hill ground.
Route
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The approach
From Coire Cas car park, follow the path and tracks towards Ben Macdui.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Ben Macdui.
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Return
Return the same way.
Summit
1309 m
Other routes up Ben Macdui
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ben Macdui from Coire Cas car park take?
- Most walkers take 5–7 hours for the 16.1 km route, which has 770 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 Coire Cas car park (grid reference NH 989 061). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- 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. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Ben Macdui (1309 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.
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