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Ben Macdui via Derry Cairngorm loop — Cairngorms National Park

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Ben Macdui via Derry Cairngorm loop — Cairngorms National Park

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Ben Macdui via Derry Cairngorm loop — Cairngorms National Park

11:13

32.2km

1,120m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

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2.41 km in total

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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5.12 km

Derry Lodge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice place to take a break with shelter and views!

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2

10.6 km

Derry Cairngorm Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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3

12.5 km

View of Loch Etchachan

Highlight • Viewpoint

It’s an exciting highlight walking up to Loch Etchachan. The crags have climbing routes on them and offer some trad climbing in the area. The walk up the path towards …

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4

15.0 km

Ben Macdui summit

Highlight • Summit

Small stone pyramids show the way on the ascent.
In good weather / clear visibility you have a great view. In bad weather (sudden weather change) you can quickly lose your orientation (map / compass / GPS)

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5

26.3 km

Bob Scott's Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A basic bothy with space for about 12 to sleep on a sleeping platform. There is a toilet, a few chairs and a sturdy table. Heating and cooking on the …

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6

30.4 km

Linn of Dee Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

A gorgeous spot (pardon the pun) to stop and rest a while, this waterfall on the River Dee in the Mar Lodge Estate National Nature Reserve. Be careful where the …

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30.8 km

Waterfall in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

A good waterfall with a lot of water flowing. From directly on it’s a long view from the path, however you eventually walk up alongside it. The path to it is waymarked from the car park.

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31.8 km

Linn of Dee — Bridge and Gorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice path takes you along this scenic bridge and gorge with wild pools and small waterfalls created by the River Dee. Further down the path you will find some stunning spots to pitch your tent.

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32.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

9.49 km

9.05 km

2.41 km

636 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

12.6 km

1.74 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,300 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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