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21
Nov
2008
Sunrise
8:15 am
8:15 am
Sunset
3:45 pm
3:45 pm
7 hours 29 minutes(s) daylight
Beinn Mheadhoin is a route in “The Braemar” region / range which is located in the The Cairngorms area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
On this route you return by same wayThis route covers the hidden hill Beinn Mheadhoin that lies in the heart of The Cairngorms. This route from Glen Derry is longer than the northern approach and requires a bit of endurance but is easy as there's less ascent / descent. A bicycle can be used on the track to shorten the time taken or wild camp at Derry Lodge.
The summit is naturally marked with a large granite sumit which requires a short easy scramble to its top.
Distance: 32km / 19 miles
Ascent: 800m / 2625 feet
Time: 8 hours plus
There is 1 munro on this route
| Munro | Height | Order | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beinn Mheadhoin | 1182 | 13 | Bine Veeyann | Middle hill |
| Q Map | Grid Ref. | Bearing | Distance(km) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | NO06188976 | 4° N | 1.7 (1.7) | Linn of Dee car park a footpath signed for 'Glen Lui' heads into the woods. |
 | NO06319146 | 308° NW | 2.7 (4.4) | Cross the bridge to join the track to Derry Lodge |
 | NO04229310 | 318° NW | 0.4 (4.8) | Pass Derry Lodge which is owned by the national trust |
 | NO03949342 | 358° N | 2.4 (7.2) | Take the footpath on the western side of the river through trees |
 | NO03889577 | 352° N | 3.3 (10.5) | Cross the Bridge and follow the well trodden path up the river into Glen Derry |
 | NO03459909 | 299° WNW | 2.5 (13) | Where the path forks take the left branch and climb upto Loch Etchachan |
 | NJ01260032 | 47° NE | 1.3 (14.3) | From Loch Etchachan ascend steep slopes to a top |
 | NJ02220121 | 24° NNE | 0.4 (14.7) | Continue onto the summit return same way back |
 | NJ024016 | 24° NNE | 0.4 (15.1) | The summit Beinn Mheadhoin (1182 metres) |
Recommended Maps
Accommodation
Camping(s)
The Invercauld Caravan Club Site BraemarHostel(s)
Braemar SYHA Inverey SYH
The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense.
munro-madness.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
munro-madness.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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