Cairn Toul – Braeriach Traverse –
Cairngorms
💧 Water sources: Yes – burns, streams and corrie water sources throughout
🚴 Bike & Hike: Yes – estate track approach suitable in sections
🏕️ Wild camp: Yes
🏊 Wild swim: Yes – lochans and river pools in the Lairig Ghru area
A huge Cairngorms traverse linking some of the highest and wildest mountains in Scotland, with long approaches, massive plateau terrain, steep corrie edges, and sustained remote mountain travel throughout.
(Munro) The Devil’s Point 1004m
Lat, Long 57.035654, -3.688965
OS Grid Ref NN976951
(Munro) Cairn Toul 1291m
Lat, Long 57.05422, -3.711243
OS Grid Ref NN963972
(Munro) Sgòr an Lochain Uaine 1258m
Lat, Long 57.057608, -3.72624
OS Grid Ref NN954976
(Munro) Braeriach 1296m
Lat, Long 57.078237, -3.728848
OS Grid Ref NN953999
23 miles | 13 hours or 2 days | bog** | hike****
deer stalking enquiries: 01479 812345 / 07887 648675
Conditions: long remote plateau travel, exposed corrie edges, steep ascents, navigation critical in poor visibility
Access notes: commonly approached via Linn of Dee and Lairig Ghru, estate tracks suitable for bike approach in lower sections, strong wild-camping opportunities throughout route
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