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Ben Macdui, Carraun Bothy, The Devil Point loop

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Ben Macdui, Carraun Bothy, The Devil Point loop

Prez and Lukasz chudek planned a hike

May 20, 2022

Ben Macdui, Carraun Bothy, The Devil Point loop

Hard

12:49

33.8km

2.6km/h

1,830m

1,980m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Most people would complete this in 2-4 days

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961 m

Waterfall and Stream Crossing on Northern Corries Path

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Nice easy walk from the ski centre to both coire's. Lots of rock fall & clear waters in the wee lochs.

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4.82 km

View of the Lairig Ghru Pass

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Enjoy the views across the famous Lairig Ghru (hill pass) to your West. This old traveller's route connects the towns of Braemar and Aviemore, and is 43km long. It also …

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7.94 km

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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12.4 km

Corrour Bothy

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Dramatically nestled below the rocky citadel of the Devil's Point, Corrour bothy is one of the most photographed shelters in the Scottish Highlands. It gives respite to weary hikers who …

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14.5 km

The Devil's Point

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The Devil’s Point (so called since ghillie John Brown thought better of telling Queen Victoria that Bod an Deamhain actually translates as ‘Penis of the Demon’) rises sheer above the …

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17.5 km

Cairn Toul summit

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Cairn Toul is the fourth highest mountain in Scotland, surpassed only by Ben Nevis, Ben Macdui and Braeriach. It is the second highest point in the western massif of the …

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18.6 km

Sgor an Lochain Uaine (Angel’s Peak)

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A spectacular peak across the corrie from Braeriach with several al ascent options. The Lochain Uaine below looks fantastic from hear, and in the spring months can still have ice covering it.

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23.1 km

Braeriach

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Britain’s third highest mountain, Braeriach is a vast, remote Cairngorms colossus. Difficult to reach from any direction, guarded by abrupt cliffs and enclosed by stunning corries, Braeriach is always a …

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28.3 km

Snow-Covered Glen in Cairngorms National Park

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Very beautiful and dramatic scenery. A great contrast to the forest lower down

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29.9 km

Chalamain Gap

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If you're hiking through the boulder-strewn jaws of the Chalamain Gap, odds are you are headed somewhere spectacular. This rocky defile connects the popular Cairngorm ski area with the magical …

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33.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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25.5 km

8.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

8.18 km

2.66 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,300 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Ben Macdui, Carraun Bothy, The Devil Point loop

Waterfall and Stream Crossing on Northern Corries Path

View of the Lairig Ghru Pass

Ben Macdui summit

Corrour Bothy

The Devil's Point

Cairn Toul summit

Sgor an Lochain Uaine (Angel’s Peak)

Braeriach

Snow-Covered Glen in Cairngorms National Park

Chalamain Gap

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