Grade - hard. 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). Posts about Derry Cairngorm written by Dan. Length - 19.0 miles / 30.9 km. A generally easy walk with superb views along the ridge and into the Lairig Ghru. Time - 14 hours 10 minutes. Walk Photo 111904. 0 comment. 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. 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. are a couple of stiles to negotiate before you emerge on to open hillside, the A walk up through the pines of Glen Derry before making a circuit of loch Etchachan and return over Derry Cairngorm. The track curves round to the right before crossing a bridge over the river. 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). Derry lodge is about 3 miles or so from the car park but it is straightforward to get to. Join us on a walk up Derry Cairngorm for fantastic views across the Cairngorms. The walking poles did a good job propping against gusts. The walk: Derry Cairngorm. It's a fine viewpoint with panoramas over craggy coires Meet at the Linn of Dee car park for a 8am start. Skip to content. Home | Mountains | Adventure |Gear | Info | Humour | Links. All participants receive a 15% discount on goods (except gift vouchers, sale items and books). In winter ice axes and crampons and the knowledge to use them properly are a must. the steep slope ahead of you, climbing the south-east flank of Carn Crom. You will also need the required kit to keep you safe in winter, crampons, ice axe etc, see our winter kit list guide. Route Map Walk Grading. east end of Loch Etchachan. 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. If the ground conditions and weather are good, the day may be extended to explore more of the area too. Distance approx. 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. This climbs through woodland, dropping down to cross wooden Share on . The walk: Derry Cairngorm. Footprints Across Scotland Why not make a few of your own! The Cairngorm National Park was formed in 2003 to protect the unique aspects of the area. The track curves round to the right before crossing a bridge over the river. Derry Cairngorm in the background. Care is required when crossing the bouldery summits of Ben MacDui & Derry Cairngorm. About Derry Cairngorm. A good level of fitness will be required and experience of walking Munros in summer is beneficial. A fine ridge walk from Carn a'Mhaim & Ben MacDui. 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. Toggle Sidebar. 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. The top can be identified by the northern of two cairns. Derry Cairngorm's remote position poses a dilema of route choice ! Length - 19.0 miles / 30.9 km. Couple of days hillwalking in the Cairngorms in January. Ascent - 4600 feet / 1394 metres . bear left and follow the way up Glen Lui to Derry Lodge. County/Area - Highland. Information is provided free of charge; it is each walker's responsibility to check it and navigate using a map and compass. offers spectacular views to the high peaks and an uncomplicated ascent and descent from Linn of Dee, near Braemar. 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. The path eventually disappears into the boulder-field covering the summit. 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. We woke after a good sleep in the bothy and had breakfast before heading out. From Derry Lodge the ascent to Derry Cairngorm never felt too steep although the top seemed to take a while to come into view. 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: 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 and Ben Macdui 1155m high. Nat Park - Cairngorm. Other Notes: cairns are about 50m apart. Other places near Derry Cairngorm, Aberdeenshire (AB35 5YJ) The way reaches a col above Coire na Saobhaldh, south of Derry Cairngorm, which Route Map Walk Grading. Derry Cairngorm is a Scottish mountain in the Cairngorms range, 14 kilometres north west of Braemar in the county of Aberdeenshire. I took my time on the walk through the forest as the temperature slowly rose, and I took more photographs of this short stretch of path than I have over any equivalent length of path on the trip so far. path heads north over the bare open hillside, rising to rocky ground. The magnificent Cairngorms are a magnet for walkers and, from high mountain tops to 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. Route map for 'Derry Cairngorm' - a 14.56km walking route, UK. Your Mountain Leader will social distance at all times unless there is an emergency requiring first aid, where they would wear the required PPE. Join us for a winter guided walk up Derry Cairngorm. Derry Cairngorm and Beinn Mheadhoin. I was in seventh heaven, and I crossed the Cairngorm Club Footbridge over a river with unadulterated joy. edge of the trees. over open hillside and the path skirts right of Carn Crom's summit, picking a course around the steep east face of the hill. Walk 1119 : 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. In good winter conditions the scenes are spectacular! Ben Macdui, Carn a' Mhaim via Derry Lodge from Linn of Dee Introduction to Walk 1119. A long rewarding day which took 11.5 hrs to complete. We had planned to do two Munros, Derry Cairngorm (1155m) and Beinn Mheadhoin (1182m) to the west of Glen Lui. The walk then heads north through Glen Lui along Lui Water to Derry Lodge. It then climbs to the outlying top where the summit soon looms into view. woodland, protected from grazing sheep and deer. I never knew it was such a fine mountain. However, an alternative option is to Other Notes: cairns are about 50m apart. Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. I had set off quite late! NGR 008 997where you turn off the path & head Southeastwards towards Derry Cairngorm. Distance 15 miles/24km. A moderate although long route for the reasonably fit. About Derry Cairngorm. Munro, Murdo, HuMP, sub Marilyn, Sim, and Tump. Continue north-west Time - 8 hours 20 minutes. Good chat at Huchi on the second night! Further Information. A moderate although long route for the reasonably fit. Derry Cairngorm. Copyright © WalkScotland.com. NGR 063 906. column on 13 December 2006. If the ground conditions and weather are good, the day may be extended to explore more of the area too. Simon Duerden, Paul Booth and Trevor Williams have all walked, climbed & bagged Derry Cairngorm. Nat Park - Cairngorm. Set off from the public car park at Linn of Dee, following a path signed for This section of the walk takes about 1h 15 minutes each way. 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. enclosure where efforts are being made to regenerate the area's natural 18th March 2012 Derry Cairngorm (Cairngorms) The track undulates gently, with Derry Cairngorm in view ahead. It skirts by the substantial stone building - windows boarded up - before Start - OS grid reference NH990060 Lat 57.133768 // Long -3.670283 Postcode PH22 1RB (approx. Heading for Derry Cairngorm: After about three hours of walking, I reached the final boulderfield slope leading to the summit. top, marked by a cairn. 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 Hillgoers accepts no liability if someone in the group breaks social distance rules or if you think you caught COVID-19 during one of our events. These are ordered below with the most popular ones first. This walk can take 8-9 hours depending on the weather and ground conditions. Walking in Cairngorm. Location Map. Your Mountain Leader for the day will be Bill. 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. They have contributed 116 public walk reports including this summit. Tag: Derry Cairngorm. Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Derry Cairngorm. Derry Cairngorm is a summit in the region or range in Scotland. Derry Cairngorm (1155m) has a central position in the Cairngorms and as a result offers some fine views of neighbouring hills. Walking can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. 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. Note: Those wishing a shorter walk could walk to Derry Lodge & back to Linn o’ Dee – 6 miles. Return, by retracing your steps to approx. The summit has two cairns, not sure which is higher but the conical summit gives amazing views over the surrounding peaks, including Ben Macdui and Cairngorm. Care is required when crossing the bouldery summits of Ben MacDui & Derry Cairngorm. You can return by the route of descent. P20055136117 The river at the Cairngorm Club Footbridge. About a mile into the walk, Derry Cairngorm came into view still looking a very long way off. Bridge over the river. Map OS Landranger sheet 36 or Harveys Cairn Gorm. 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. Derry Lodge. August 17, 2017. All rights reserved. boardwalks over a burn and bog. Nat Park - Cairngorm. A tough afternoon’s walking, and faces are taking on a ruddy hail-blasted glow Lower slopes of Derry Cairngorm from base camp. refreshing forest trails, the granite plateau and surrounding countryside has something for everyone. Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. Beyond this is a footbridge over the Derry Burn. Dan's Walks and Drives. Please do not attend any Hillgoers event if you are showing any symptoms or suspect you have been on contact with someone who has COVID-19. 0 comment. 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. Creag Bhalg (668m). Show caption 1 / 1. For the more experienced, the summits beckon. Grade - hard. In good winter conditions the scenes are spectacular! Ben Macdui, Derry Cairngorm (Thursday) Culardoch, Carn Liath (Friday) Medium Walks. 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. Wildlife in the area includes red deer, mountain hare and foxes with red 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. Derry Cairngorm By James Carron. We … You can then continue along the pretty Derry Burn with lovely woodland trails and fabulous views of the Cairngorm mountains. Braemar Circular (Sunday) River Gairn (Monday) Note: Those wishing a shorter walk could walk to Derry Lodge & back to Linn o’ Dee – 6 miles. Two miles on from the junction, In good winter conditions the scenes are spectacular! There ; A record of the entry may be seen at Wikipedia:Recent additions/2006/December. 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. a path leaves the track and crosses a footbridge over the river. Nat Park - Cairngorm. Pine. 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. through woodland, returning to the footbridge by Derry Lodge. location only) Walk Route Description. Read the report continue north over the summit of Creagan a'Choire Etchachan, dropping to the 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? A good path winds up Derry Cairngorm's steep south-east ridge, then a pleasant 4km ridge walk leads to the conical summit. If you've walked up this hill already why not log on or register and record your walk? 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. 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 lower slopes. Miraculously, after the poor weather of the previous day, it was dry and visibility was good. Derry Cairngorm from Linn of Dee, via Glen Derry, across the Derry Burn and up into Coire an Lochan Uaine, then climbing up the hill to the left (south side) of the waterfall. bothy. The area contains four of Photographer : Andy Smith. Ptarmigan are often found in the area but are well hidden in winter. Caption - Lower slopes of Derry Cairngorm from base camp. A fine ridge walk from Carn a'Mhaim & Ben MacDui. You must carry a face covering should close contact be required. Time - 14 hours 10 minutes. Do not take the main path up Glen Derry but aim for Cairngorm Walk Cairngorm & Ben Macdui from the ski centre. ground, with the River Lui to the right. 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 No ratings yet. See photos images. The top can be identified by the northern of two cairns. Walking | Derry Cairngorm and Loch Etchachan from Linn of Dee | A long, circular walk into the heart of the Cairngorms. Cairngorm Walk Ben Macdui, Carn a' Mhaim via Derry Lodge from Linn of Dee. Skip to next photo. 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. The Author - Andy Smith. quite steeply beside the burn to the Hutchison Memorial Hut, an open mountain All the walking routes up Derry Cairngorm on Mud and Routes can be found below. Ascent - 4600 feet / 1394 metres . A path then descends from the high lochan, dropping See photos images. 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. County/Area - Aberdeenshire. 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. Continue down to a junction of paths just beyond a wooden bridge over the burn down in the base of the valley. Cairn Gorm sits to the north beyond Beinn Mheadhoin, while Beinn Bhreac is immediately east across deep Glen Derry. Walking from the Li Please have a look in our shop, we can post or deliver items to you at the event. It continues If the ground conditions and weather are good, t Derry Cairngorm (1155m) has a central position in the Cairngorms and as a result offers some of the finest views of the neighbouring mountains. Geography. He will be able to expertly guide you to the top of this Munro and give winter walking tips along the way too. This section of the walk takes about 1h 15 minutes each way. It rises again to a high kissing gate at the dropping to a brown wooden hut used by the local mountain rescue team. Snow bunting, mountain hare and potentially the local reindeer herd might show up! Start - OS grid reference NO063897 Lat 56.988944 // Long -3.543641 Postcode AB35 5YB (approx. 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. Had to stop occasionally and just hold tight. Length - 11.0 miles / 17.9 km. 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: Derry Cairngorm in … County/Area - Aberdeenshire. Derry Cairngorm is a summit in the region or range in Scotland. There are 4751 Walkhighlanders who have climbed Derry Cairngorm. 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. Route map for 'Derry Cairngorm' - a 14.56km walking route, UK. 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. Users' walk reports for Derry Cairngorm. Follow the path south from here down Glen Derry, passing through a fenced All the walking routes up Derry Cairngorm on Mud and Routes can be found below. There is a railway to near Cairngorm summit, but you can’t walk from it, which is probably a good idea. General Data. A circuit of just these two Munros amounts to almost 20 miles and some 1200m of ascent. Derry lodge is about 3 miles or so from the car park but it is straightforward to get to. Show caption 1 / 1. Other walkers registered on our site who have already walked up this hill include: beth, Darrenh, DukeNukem, Fisher, gallowshill, jax159, markhallam, and rockhopper. Walk 1119 : Ben Macdui, Carn a' Mhaim via Derry Lodge from Linn of Dee Derry Lodge is currently boarded up, but there are signs of life and planning permission for it to be turned into a hostel. Head E’wards along the metalled road and at NGR 069 899 take the path on the west side of the Lui Water past the salmon ladder and cateracts to eventually emerge on to the Derry Lodge track at approx. Route Map Walk Grading. Walks vary between: multi-days; … For the more experienced, the summits beckon. This Victorian building was used as a base for shooting parties but is now disused. There was some light cloud covering the tops but it looked like it was clearing. to neighbouring Ben Macdui and the summits of Cairn Toul, Braeriach and the You can then continue along the pretty Derry Burn with lovely woodland trails and fabulous views of the Cairngorm mountains. 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. Both Bob Scott's and Huchison bothy were a bit busy so we camped out at both. Look out for wildlife such as dotterel, ptarmigan and golden eagles. The return is down beautiful Glen Derry and through its pinewoods. Ascent - 2900 feet / 879 metres . This Victorian building was used as a base for shooting parties but is now disused. 1 / 1. If you need accommodation we have details of 22 properties offering rooms near Derry Cairngorm. Best of all was the really excellent view of Ben Macdui - the route leaves Derry Cairngorm right under the south corrie of Ben Macdui. Cairngorm. Turn left here and head north on a wide sandy track over open Over the bridge, kept left. 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. The path drops briefly, then picks a course through smooth boulders to reach the Cairngorm Walk Ben Macdui, Carn a' Mhaim via Derry Lodge from Linn of Dee. There is track and path throughout. Length - 19.0 miles / 30.9 km. Cross it, The Glenshee West 3 - Sunday 30th May 2021, Bynack More - Saturday 27th February 2021. Above 950m, much of the ground is boulder and stone covered. Grade - hard. Meet Time, Location & Estimated Walk Duration. Do you need a winter skills course to learn tips on winter walking? The footpaths for most of the walk are very good. Cairngorms - Derry Cairngorm. Derry Cairngorm No ratings yet. 1 / 1. Joining details, participation forms and kit lists will be sent out the week before the walk. A fact from Derry Cairngorm appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know? Retrace your steps from here through Glen Lui to the Linn of Dee. This can be considerably shortened on a bike. Up towards the highest point of the trip on Derry Cairngorm, the wind properly lashed past gusting to maybe 70mph. 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. path winding through crags before finally flattening off. Time - 14 hours 10 minutes. Posted by Al Smith, Cairngorm National Park I recently took the opportunity to complete one of the Muir Missions and go for a walk in the style of a Victorian naturalist – John Muir on this occasion. County/Area - Aberdeenshire. GR: 064898. Author - Andy Smith. 9th March 2008. Devil's Point to the west. 19 miles. Author - Peter Smyly. Author - Andy Smith. The magnificent Cairngorms are a magnet for walkers and, from high mountain tops to refreshing forest trails, the granite plateau and surrounding countryside has something for everyone. Previous Image Next Image Walk Description. Grading A long day suitable for fit and experienced hill walkers. Use back button to return to the photo gallery lists. The walk then heads north through Glen Lui along Lui Water to Derry Lodge. 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. Skip to next photo. Grade - hard. Derry Cairngorm is 1155 metres high. Scotland's eight 4000 footers and, while Derry Cairngorm is not one of them, it Derry Cairngorm and Beinn Mheadhoin. As you approach the derelict lodge, the track enters a small woodland of Scots A mile on, the track descends to a wooden bridge across the river. Caption - Lower slopes of Derry Cairngorm from base camp. 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. Start/parking Linn of Dee. Posts about Derry Cairngorm written by johnmuir2013. A generally easy walk with superb views along the ridge and into the Lairig Ghru. Ben MacDui, Derry Cairngorm and Carn a' Mhaim A long rewarding day which took 11.5 hrs to complete. Ptarmigan, dotterel and capercaillie are among the area's birdlife. is visible ahead, although the actual summit is hidden behind a lower peak. Derry Cairngorm (1155m) has a central position in the Cairngorms and as a result offers some of the finest views of the neighbouring mountains. 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. I never knew it was such a fine mountain. Home » Munros » Eastern Highlands » Derry Cairngorm. 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