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Derry Cairngorm Summit

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Derry Cairngorm Summit

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A remote Cairngorm giant, hikes to Derry Cairngorm take you high amongst the vastness of the region’s unique sub-Arctic plateau. This is one of the most astonishing landscapes in Britain …

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    February 6, 2019

    Hiking

    With its great summit cone rising above the foothills, many hikers on Deeside mistake Derry Cairngorm for Ben Macdui. From the 3,789 feet (1,155 metre) high summit, you are rewarded with magnificent views all around. It is one of the best viewpoints for Ben Macdui, too, seen above the grand Coire Uaine.

    October 9, 2021

    Hiking

    Another great Munro in the Cairngorms, and easily acessed from Glen Derry. A cairn marks its summit, which is scattered in boulders. Views to Ben Macdui and to Cairngorm can be seen on clear days. A circular route by the Hutchison Memorial Hut and Loch Etchachan make a good walk.

    March 10, 2026

    Hiking

    Fine granite summit, easy walking and the place is home to all manner of ground nesting birds like Grouse and Ptarmigan.

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    The Derry Cairngorm & Beinn Mheadhoin loop from Linn of Dee offers a challenging hike through the dramatic landscapes of Cairngorms National Park. This difficult route spans 20.9 miles (33.6…

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    Embark on a truly wild and expansive hiking adventure with the Ben Macdui via Derry Cairngorm loop. This difficult route covers 20.0 miles (32.2 km) and involves a significant ascent…

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 1,130 m

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    Location: Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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