Walking | Derry Cairngorm and Loch Etchachan from Linn of Dee | A long, circular walk into the heart of the Cairngorms. The walk then heads north through Glen Lui along Lui Water to Derry Lodge. Caption - Lower slopes of Derry Cairngorm from base camp. Meet Time, Location & Estimated Walk Duration. The walking poles did a good job propping against gusts. Continue down to a junction of paths just beyond a wooden bridge over the burn down in the base of the valley. In good winter conditions the scenes are spectacular! About Derry Cairngorm. It rises again to a high kissing gate at the About a mile into the walk, Derry Cairngorm came into view still looking a very long way off. If you've walked up this hill already why not log on or register and record your walk? Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Derry Cairngorm. Derry Cairngorm. Send us your photographs and pictures on, of, or from Sgurr an Lochan Uaine (Derry Cairngorm) If you would like to add your walk photographs and pictures featuring views from, on or of Sgurr an Lochan Uaine (Derry Cairngorm) to this page, please send them as email attachments (configured for any computer) along with your name to: and we shall do our best to publish them. Share on . Wildlife in the area includes red deer, mountain hare and foxes with red Posts about Derry Cairngorm written by Dan. bear left and follow the way up Glen Lui to Derry Lodge. Show caption 1 / 1. A moderate although long route for the reasonably fit. enclosure where efforts are being made to regenerate the area's natural All rights reserved. Retrace your steps from here through Glen Lui to the Linn of Dee. for Derry Cairngorm, Aberdeenshire (AB35 5YJ) Use the map type in the top left to choose OS Explorer for walking maps, or OS Landranger for cycling or driving maps. A path then descends from the high lochan, dropping offers spectacular views to the high peaks and an uncomplicated ascent and descent from Linn of Dee, near Braemar. Caption - Lower slopes of Derry Cairngorm from base camp. the lower slopes. It then continues past the foot of Loch Etchachan to climb remote Beinn Mheadhoin with its majestic granite tours at the very heart of the wild Cairngorms. Walking in Cairngorm. The top can be identified by the northern of two cairns. Route map for 'Derry Cairngorm' - a 14.56km walking route, UK. GR: 064898. Tag: Derry Cairngorm. County/Area - Highland. top, marked by a cairn. Simon Duerden, Paul Booth and Trevor Williams have all walked, climbed & bagged Derry Cairngorm. About Derry Cairngorm. You can return by the route of descent. through woodland, returning to the footbridge by Derry Lodge. Skip to content. The track undulates gently, with Derry Cairngorm in view ahead. Derry Cairngorm in the background. Meet at the Linn of Dee car park for a 8am start. He will be able to expertly guide you to the top of this Munro and give winter walking tips along the way too. Devil's Point to the west. a path leaves the track and crosses a footbridge over the river. For the more experienced, the summits beckon. The area contains four of P20055136117 The river at the Cairngorm Club Footbridge. Derry Cairngorm Munro peak in the heart of the Cairngorms Hidden in the heart of the Cairngorms, Derry Cairngorm is a boulder and stone covered mountain overlooking Glen Derry and lonely Loch Etchachan. Care is required when crossing the bouldery summits of Ben MacDui & Derry Cairngorm. It skirts by the substantial stone building - windows boarded up - before Two miles on from the junction, Map OS Landranger sheet 36 or Harveys Cairn Gorm. Ascent - 4600 feet / 1394 metres . Author - Andy Smith. Route Map Walk Grading. A long rewarding day which took 11.5 hrs to complete. Derry lodge is about 3 miles or so from the car park but it is straightforward to get to. The Cairngorm ski area is a bit of a spoiler of parts of the central massif around Cairn Gorm itself, but you can escape it reasonably easily. Start - OS grid reference NO063897 Lat 56.988944 // Long -3.543641 Postcode AB35 5YB (approx. Cairngorm Walk Ben Macdui, Carn a' Mhaim via Derry Lodge from Linn of Dee. east end of Loch Etchachan. Derry Cairngorm's remote position poses a dilema of route choice ! Ascent - 4600 feet / 1394 metres . Copyright © WalkScotland.com. 1 / 1. A fine ridge walk from Carn a'Mhaim & Ben MacDui. The day’s quarry emerges as you walk along the track, Carn a’Mhaim on the left and Derry Cairngorm on the right, with Ben Macdui rising behind. Above 950m, much of the ground is boulder and stone covered. For the more experienced, the summits beckon. General Data. Best of all was the really excellent view of Ben Macdui - the route leaves Derry Cairngorm right under the south corrie of Ben Macdui. Derry Cairngorm By James Carron. Cairngorms - Derry Cairngorm. Nat Park - Cairngorm. County/Area - Aberdeenshire. Other Notes: cairns are about 50m apart. 9th March 2008. Grade - hard. Over the bridge, kept left. Send us your photographs and pictures on, of, or from Creagan a' Choire Etchachan (Derry Cairngorm) If you would like to add your walk photographs and pictures featuring views from, on or of Creagan a' Choire Etchachan (Derry Cairngorm) to this page, please send them as email attachments (configured for any computer) along with your name to: There Look out for wildlife such as dotterel, ptarmigan and golden eagles. Home » Munros » Eastern Highlands » Derry Cairngorm. Time - 14 hours 10 minutes. There was some light cloud covering the tops but it looked like it was clearing. Length - 19.0 miles / 30.9 km. Length - 19.0 miles / 30.9 km. We … If the ground conditions and weather are good, t The footpaths for most of the walk are very good. A tough afternoon’s walking, and faces are taking on a ruddy hail-blasted glow Note: Those wishing a shorter walk could walk to Derry Lodge & back to Linn o’ Dee – 6 miles. Ascent - 2900 feet / 879 metres . These are ordered below with the most popular ones first. 18th March 2012 Derry Cairngorm (Cairngorms) ; A record of the entry may be seen at Wikipedia:Recent additions/2006/December. The walk then heads north through Glen Lui along Lui Water to Derry Lodge. Follow government guidelines - www.gov.scot/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance. Derry Cairngorm (1155m) has a central position in the Cairngorms and as a result offers some fine views of neighbouring hills. Good chat at Huchi on the second night! It then continues past the foot of Loch Etchachan to climb remote Beinn Mheadhoin with its majestic granite tours at the very heart of the wild Cairngorms. Other walkers registered on our site who have already walked up this hill include: beth, Darrenh, DukeNukem, Fisher, gallowshill, jax159, markhallam, and rockhopper. Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. 0 comment. NGR 063 906. squirrels and pine martens to be found in the belts of Scots Pine which carpet A walk up through the pines of Glen Derry before making a circuit of loch Etchachan and return over Derry Cairngorm. Start - OS grid reference NH990060 Lat 57.133768 // Long -3.670283 Postcode PH22 1RB (approx. location only) Walk Route Description. County/Area - Aberdeenshire. Derry Cairngorm is 1155 metres high. Both Bob Scott's and Huchison bothy were a bit busy so we camped out at both. A generally easy walk with superb views along the ridge and into the Lairig Ghru. Information is provided free of charge; it is each walker's responsibility to check it and navigate using a map and compass. Join us for a winter guided walk up Derry Cairngorm Derry Cairngorm (1155m) has a central position in the Cairngorms and as a result offers some of the finest views of the neighbouring mountains. The magnificent Cairngorms are a magnet for walkers and, from high mountain tops to All the walking routes up Derry Cairngorm on Mud and Routes can be found below. dropping to a brown wooden hut used by the local mountain rescue team. are a couple of stiles to negotiate before you emerge on to open hillside, the A fact from Derry Cairngorm appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know? Derry Cairngorm is a Scottish mountain in the Cairngorms range, 14 kilometres north west of Braemar in the county of Aberdeenshire. Grade - hard. Care is required when crossing the bouldery summits of Ben MacDui & Derry Cairngorm. There is track and path throughout. Send us your photographs and pictures on, of, or from Creagan a' Choire Etchachan (Derry Cairngorm) If you would like to add your walk photographs and pictures featuring views from, on or of Creagan a' Choire Etchachan (Derry Cairngorm) to this page, please send them as email attachments (configured for any computer) along with your name to: You must carry a face covering should close contact be required. Route map for 'Derry Cairngorm' - a 14.56km walking route, UK. Geography. The return is down beautiful Glen Derry and through its pinewoods. Nat Park - Cairngorm. In good winter conditions the scenes are spectacular! We woke after a good sleep in the bothy and had breakfast before heading out. Sitting in National Trust for Scotland land, Derry Cairngorm is a mountain in the heart of the Cairngorms, with a wide summit ridge running north-south and connected to Ben Macdui via Creagan a'Choire Etchachan. I had set off quite late! A walk out from the Linn of Dee and back via Derry Cairngorm and Loch Etchachan on a stunning day in May with snow underfoot and blue skies overhead. In good winter conditions the scenes are spectacular! woodland, protected from grazing sheep and deer. I never knew it was such a fine mountain. Carn na Drochaide (Sunday) Coyles of Muick (Monday) Glen Feardar (Tuesday) Colonel in Chief’s Trail (Wednesday) Maim and Geallaig Hill (Thursday) Craig Vallich (Friday) Easy Walks. We decided that if we had the energy and the weather held, we might bag two more Munros to the east of the glen, Beinn a’Chaorainn (1082m) and Beinn Bhreac (931m) on the return. About a mile into the walk, Derry Cairngorm came into view still looking a very long way off. Length - 19.0 miles / 30.9 km. Other Notes: cairns are about 50m apart. If the event is cancelled due to lockdown we will move you to another event or offer a refund according to our Term and Conditions. Snow bunting, mountain hare and potentially the local reindeer herd might show up! Use back button to return to the photo gallery lists. 1 / 1. Derry Cairngorm and Loch Etchachan Join us for a guided walk over Derry Cairngorm and down to Loch Etchachan, returning via the beautiful Glen Derry. Dan's Walks and Drives. This walk starts from the Linn of Dee car park and goes through the woods and onto the estate road that goes to Derry Lodge. path heads north over the bare open hillside, rising to rocky ground. Walk 1119 : Ben Macdui, Carn a' Mhaim via Derry Lodge from Linn of Dee. A good level of fitness will be required and experience of walking Munros in summer is beneficial. Derry Cairngorm is 1155 metres high. Date Walked : 13/05/2005 ; County : Highlands, Grampian; Start Location : Aviemore ; End Location : Derry Lodge ; Start time : 08.33 ; End time : 17.29 ; Distance : 18.0 miles ; Description : This was a spectacular walk following the Lairig Ghru pass through the Cairngorms. From Derry Lodge the ascent to Derry Cairngorm never felt too steep although the top seemed to take a while to come into view. continue north over the summit of Creagan a'Choire Etchachan, dropping to the The track curves round to the right before crossing a bridge over the river. Join us for a winter guided walk up Derry Cairngorm. Munro, Murdo, HuMP, sub Marilyn, Sim, and Tump. You will also need the required kit to keep you safe in winter, crampons, ice axe etc, see our winter kit list guide. Cairn Gorm sits to the north beyond Beinn Mheadhoin, while Beinn Bhreac is immediately east across deep Glen Derry. This Victorian building was used as a base for shooting parties but is now disused. Derry Cairngorm and Ben Macdui Home | Mountains | Adventure |Gear | Info | Humour | Links. This climbs through woodland, dropping down to cross wooden A circuit of just these two Munros amounts to almost 20 miles and some 1200m of ascent. Walk Photo 111904. Ptarmigan are often found in the area but are well hidden in winter. All the walking routes up Derry Cairngorm on Mud and Routes can be found below. As you approach the derelict lodge, the track enters a small woodland of Scots However, an alternative option is to Derry Lodge. Time - 14 hours 10 minutes. bothy. Derry Cairngorm Weather (Days 0-3): The weather forecast for Derry Cairngorm is: A dusting of new snowTemperatures will be below freezing (max -1°C on Fri afternoon, min -4°C on Sat afternoon)Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri morning, severe gales from the W by Sat afternoon). Nat Park - Cairngorm. County/Area - Aberdeenshire. Nat Park - Cairngorm. Further Information. Footprints Across Scotland Why not make a few of your own! Cairngorm. This section of the walk takes about 1h 15 minutes each way. This section of the walk takes about 1h 15 minutes each way. Derry Cairngorm is a six/seven-kilometre-long ridge-type mountain that runs north to south, it rises from Glen Luibeg in the south and concludes at Coire Etchachan in the north, where it is joined to Beinn Mheadhoin.Coire Etchachan has Loch Etchachan lying within it, at a height of 930 metres the highest notable expanse of water in Great Britain. path winding through crags before finally flattening off. I was in seventh heaven, and I crossed the Cairngorm Club Footbridge over a river with unadulterated joy. All participants receive a 15% discount on goods (except gift vouchers, sale items and books). is visible ahead, although the actual summit is hidden behind a lower peak. The way reaches a col above Coire na Saobhaldh, south of Derry Cairngorm, which Keep to the high ground and go Southwards towards Carn Crom (890m), descend towards Derry Lodge and return to Linn o’ Dee carpark. Derry Cairngorm (1155m) has a central position in the Cairngorms and as a result offers some of the finest views of the neighbouring mountains. Derry lodge is about 3 miles or so from the car park but it is straightforward to get to. over open hillside and the path skirts right of Carn Crom's summit, picking a course around the steep east face of the hill. The top can be identified by the northern of two cairns. Derry Lodge is currently boarded up, but there are signs of life and planning permission for it to be turned into a hostel. Derry Cairngorm No ratings yet. There are 4751 Walkhighlanders who have climbed Derry Cairngorm. Skip to next photo. You can then continue along the pretty Derry Burn with lovely woodland trails and fabulous views of the Cairngorm mountains. This out-and-back route gives open vistas and pinewoods with a taste of the wild Cairngorms, yet backed by the ease and safety of a clear vehicle track to follow. Miraculously, after the poor weather of the previous day, it was dry and visibility was good. Bridge over the river. Derry Cairngorm is a summit in the region or range in Scotland. Cairn Gorm (Cairngorm) (Scottish Gaelic: An Càrn Gorm, meaning The Blue Hill) is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands overlooking Strathspey and the town of Aviemore.Cairn Gorm has a summit elevation of 1,245 metres (4,084 feet) AMSL and is the seventh-highest mountain in both the United Kingdom and the British Isles. This walk can take 8-9 hours depending on the weather and ground conditions. Turn left here and head north on a wide sandy track over open Route Map Walk Grading. There was a short shower as we started climbing up from the edge of the forest to the first crags above, but the sun came out and warmed us immediately. You can then continue along the pretty Derry Burn with lovely woodland trails and fabulous views of the Cairngorm mountains. If the ground conditions and weather are good, the day may be extended to explore more of the area too. Derry Cairngorm (1155m) has a central position in the Cairngorms and as a result offers some of the finest views of the neighbouring mountains. All Hillgoers walks are limited to 6 participants to give you a great experience and minimise our impact on the environment. NGR 008 997where you turn off the path & head Southeastwards towards Derry Cairngorm. Note: Those wishing a shorter walk could walk to Derry Lodge & back to Linn o’ Dee – 6 miles. Show caption 1 / 1. Ptarmigan, dotterel and capercaillie are among the area's birdlife. Follow the path south from here down Glen Derry, passing through a fenced This walk starts from the Linn of Dee car park and goes through the woods and onto the estate road that goes to Derry Lodge. I never knew it was such a fine mountain. Length - 11.0 miles / 17.9 km. Start/parking Linn of Dee. A walk past the "Green Loch" and up onto Derry Cairngorm Driving down the north Dee side road early on Sunday there were some fantastic views of Lochnagar as I approached Ballater. Walk 1119 : Ben Macdui, Carn a' Mhaim via Derry Lodge from Linn of Dee A mile on, the track descends to a wooden bridge across the river. It's a fine viewpoint with panoramas over craggy coires The text of the entry was as follows: Did you know... that a subpeak of Derry Cairngorm holds the highest permanent body of water in Great Britain? We were off and walking from the Linn of Dee by 11am and soon reached Derry Lodge, at which point Paul decided we should climb Derry Cairngorm as well rather than continuing up Glen Derry. The path drops briefly, then picks a course through smooth boulders to reach the Grade - hard. Your Mountain Leader will social distance at all times unless there is an emergency requiring first aid, where they would wear the required PPE. Ben Macdui, Derry Cairngorm (Thursday) Culardoch, Carn Liath (Friday) Medium Walks. It continues Walking | Beinn Mheadhoin and Derry Cairngorm from Deeside | Summary:This long hillwalk heads from the Linn of Dee heads up to Derry Lodge before climbing over the bald, stony summit of Derry Cairngorm. refreshing forest trails, the granite plateau and surrounding countryside has something for everyone. Continue north-west If you need accommodation we have details of 22 properties offering rooms near Derry Cairngorm. The track curves round to the right before crossing a bridge over the river. to neighbouring Ben Macdui and the summits of Cairn Toul, Braeriach and the See photos images. This walk from the Linn of Dee follows Glen Lui as far as Derry Lodge, an imposing but disused shooting lodge in a beautiful pinewood with great views of the Cairngorm mountains. A good path winds up Derry Cairngorm's steep south-east ridge, then a pleasant 4km ridge walk leads to the conical summit. Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. Please have a look in our shop, we can post or deliver items to you at the event. Walking can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. Derry Cairngorm coming into view: Descent from Carn Crom: During the walk to Derry Cairngorm, I passed only three other walkers who were all heading back. In winter ice axes and crampons and the knowledge to use them properly are a must. The walk: Derry Cairngorm. The plan for this day's walk (in June 2016) was to climb Derry Cairngorm and then drop down to Loch Etchachan and climb Beinn Mheadhoin before returning down Glen Derry. Do you need a winter skills course to learn tips on winter walking? Robin Murray walked up during June, 1975 [from/via/route] From Cairngorm carpark taking in Ben Macdui, Derry Cairngorm, Beinn Mheadhoin and Cairngorm [with] Dad [weather] Glorious. A moderate although long route for the reasonably fit. Walking from the Li Beyond this is a footbridge over the Derry Burn. Derry Cairngorm Weather (Days 0-3): The weather forecast for Derry Cairngorm is: A dusting of new snowTemperatures will be below freezing (max -1°C on Fri afternoon, min -4°C on Sat afternoon)Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri morning, severe gales from the W by Sat afternoon). If someone starts to show symptoms or is contacted to say they have been in close contact with a suspected case, the event will be called off and everyone will be escorted back to safety. 0 comment. Walks vary between: multi-days; … Heading for Derry Cairngorm: After about three hours of walking, I reached the final boulderfield slope leading to the summit. Lower slopes of Derry Cairngorm from base camp. Read the report Derry Cairngorm in … Photographer : Andy Smith. Scotland's eight 4000 footers and, while Derry Cairngorm is not one of them, it Author - Andy Smith. A generally easy walk with superb views along the ridge and into the Lairig Ghru. Climb Derry Cairngorm, visit the remote Loch Etchachan and return along the Lairig an Laoigh path in the scenic Glen Derry.Written for Walkingworld by Mike Taylor The walk: Derry Cairngorm. Ben Macdui, Carn a' Mhaim via Derry Lodge from Linn of Dee Introduction to Walk 1119. August 17, 2017. Users' walk reports for Derry Cairngorm. This can be considerably shortened on a bike. Cairngorm Walk Ben Macdui, Carn a' Mhaim via Derry Lodge from Linn of Dee. Walking | Ben Macdui and Derry Cairngorm | Summary:Ben Macdui is Britain's second highest peak, and unlike Ben Nevis, Macdui is situated in the centre of a vast wilderness. Derry Cairngorm No ratings yet. boardwalks over a burn and bog. Set off from the public car park at Linn of Dee, following a path signed for Of walking, i reached the final boulderfield slope leading to walk derry cairngorm footbridge by Lodge... 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