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Scottish 4000ers: Cairngorms (Part 3/3) (cairngorms 4000ers, scottish 4000ers)
Hiking Trail
Hard
35.41 km
2,578 m
A committing loop taking in all five Munros located in the Cairngorms National park
A committing loop of all the 4000ft+ munros in the Cairngorms including the UK’s second, third and fourth highest. Starting off from the sugabowl car park, traverse across the beautiful tundra plateau with spectacular views over Loch Morlich (which incidentally boasts the UK’s highest beach).
The well-maintained path gradually meanders deeper into the national park before more technical ground through Chalamain Gap and crossing the Larrig Ghru. You’ll get a bonus munro en route to Braeriach (1296m) which when reaching the summit reveals your entire route.
The terrain becomes intermittently challenging with large boulders and care should be taken in navigation in poor weather conditions. Now you’ll bag a few munros in quick succession and have the option to visit Devil’s point (would highly recommend) without much of a detour, before descending and going past Corour bothy. This could make for a great spot for an overnight for those looking for a more relaxed experience.
From here you’re facing a steep arduous descent up the giant, Ben Macdui (1309m) before a more relaxed hike to your ninth and final 4000er, Cairngorm (1244m). From here follow the easy descent route to the top of the funicular lift you can follow the vehicle track to the ski centre car park.
A committing loop of all the 4000ft+ munros in the Cairngorms including the UK’s second, third and fourth highest. Starting off from the sugabowl car park, traverse across the beautiful tundra plateau with spectacular views over Loch Morlich (which incidentally boasts the UK’s highest beach).
The well-maintained path gradually meanders deeper into the national park before more technical ground through Chalamain Gap and crossing the Larrig Ghru. You’ll get a bonus munro en route to Braeriach (1296m) which when reaching the summit reveals your entire route.
The terrain becomes intermittently challenging with large boulders and care should be taken in navigation in poor weather conditions. Now you’ll bag a few munros in quick succession and have the option to visit Devil’s point (would highly recommend) without much of a detour, before descending and going past Corour bothy. This could make for a great spot for an overnight for those looking for a more relaxed experience.
From here you’re facing a steep arduous descent up the giant, Ben Macdui (1309m) before a more relaxed hike to your ninth and final 4000er, Cairngorm (1244m). From here follow the easy descent route to the top of the funicular lift you can follow the vehicle track to the ski centre car park.
Created By
Aaron Rolph
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coylum Rd Climb | 1.45 km | 179 m | 12.3% |
| National Route 7 Climb | 1.14 km | 131 m | 11.5% |
| CARN NA CRICHE TO SGORR AN LOCHAIN UAINE | 2.08 km | -140 m | -1.4% |
| SGORR AN LOCHAIN UAINE TO CARN TOUL | 1.30 km | 130 m | 3.2% |
| National Route 7 Climb | 0.41 km | 51 m | 12.2% |
| CORROUR BOTHY DESCENT | 2.82 km | -636 m | -22.5% |
| BEN MACDUI TO LOCHAIN BUIDHE DESCENT | 2.31 km | -183 m | -7.9% |
| LOCHAIN BUIDHE TO 1111m | 2.06 km | -37 m | -0.6% |
| 1111m TO WINDY COL | 1.23 km | -66 m | -1.2% |
| Coylum Rd Climb | 0.44 km | 56 m | 12.6% |
| Coylum Rd Climb | 0.98 km | 139 m | 14.1% |
| WINDY COL PATH JUNCTION TO CAIRN GORM WEATHER STATION | 0.88 km | 136 m | 15.4% |
| CAIRN GORM WEST SIDE APPROACH DEFINED ROUTE | 0.52 km | 108 m | 20.5% |
| CAIRN GORM SUMMIT PATH TO PTARMIGAN BUILDING | 0.80 km | -141 m | -17.5% |