The Devil's Point, Cairn Toul and Sgòr an Lochain Uaine
Three high Munros on the west side of the Lairig Ghru, from Corrour bothy: a very long day or an overnight.
- Distance
- 39.5 km
- Ascent
- 1360 m
- Time
- 11–15.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1292 m
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About this walk
The Devil's Point, Cairn Toul and Sgòr an Lochain Uaine is a hard 39.5 km out-and-back walk with 1,360 m of ascent, taking 11 to 15.5 hours. It starts at Linn of Dee car park (grid reference NO 062 896). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Cairn Toul at 1,292 m.
This is the heart of the Cairngorms. From the Linn of Dee, the route walks in past White Bridge and up Glen Dee to Corrour bothy, below the great prow of the Devil's Point.
A path climbs to the col behind the Devil's Point, then the route follows the ridge north over Cairn Toul to Sgòr an Lochain Uaine (the 'Angel's Peak'), high above An Garbh Choire. Most people take two days or cycle to White Bridge. 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 the path up Glen Dee to Corrour bothy.
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2
The Devil's Point
Climb to the col and out to the Devil's Point.
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3
Cairn Toul and the Angel's Peak
Follow the ridge north over Cairn Toul to Sgòr an Lochain Uaine, then return.
Summits
1007 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Devil's Point, Cairn Toul and Sgòr an Lochain Uaine take?
- Most walkers take 11–15.5 hours for the 39.5 km route, which has 1,360 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; steep path to the col; bouldery ridge and summit slopes.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Cairn Toul (1292 m, Munro); Sgor an Lochain Uaine (1258 m, Munro); The Devil's Point (1007 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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