By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Writing about running in the high places of Scotland. We woke after a good sleep in the bothy and had breakfast before heading out. The day I ran the Cairngorms in one go, the day I had the audacity to try, the day I endured. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Snowdonia Skyline Yorkshire 2000s. Something worse consumes my mind: I am not enjoying this; I do not want to be here. On the descent, we passed a runner who had also left his bag at the col. We picked up our bags once more and headed up rocky boulder slopes to Cairn Toul via Stob Coire an t-Saighdeir. The clouds dispersed for a short while, revealing some dramatic views, but sadly they were short lived. Will I be okay? I scramble to the top of the tor, grunting with the effort. This is a Scottish Highlands multi day expedition of champions and an exciting way to approach these 14 Cairngorms Munros. Often the ground was saturated and slushy, other times it was gravelly, other times heathery and other times bouldery strewn. It was buried somewhere in the rubble of Derry Cairngorm. From the grassy hills to the endless panoramic views, this walk is guaranteed to immerse you in the pristine beauty of the Cairngorms, whilst challenging you to reach 4 incredible summits, all conveniently accessible with little descent between them. Beinn a' Chaorainn is a Scottish mountain in the heart of the Cairngorms range. Nine days, Nine 4000'ers, Eh eight guys, a ton of porridge. The March Burn spills over the western edge of the plateau above the Lairig Ghru. We soon reached the col and ditched our packs to climb Derry Cairngorm. This could easily be included in a days walk, either from the northern side or from the shorter southern approach, says operations coordinator, Wilderness Scotland, Alasdair Fowler. From the Cairngorm Mountain ski centre, you almost have to ascend and descend Cairn Gorm just get to the base of Beinn Mheadhoin but the slog is worth it. Walking can be dangerous and all walkers must take personal responsibility for their own safety. Ryan. Angel Peak (Sgurr an Lochain Uaine) is now included and is shown as peak 18. I search for glory, for meaning. Tranters Round, Tyndrum Round Good effort that J. A post shared by (@e_i_l_e_e_n_1975), This is one of the best options for a short day. Relax, recover, and bask in the memories. Photo: James Forrest. Then, follow A923 to A93 and drive for 71.5 km until you reach the layby on A93's east side just 1.9 km north of the Glenshee Ski Centre. Photo: James Forrest. With a summit elevation of 1,245 m (4,085 ft) above sea level, Cairn Gorm is classed as a Munro and is the sixth-highest mountain in the British Isles. No Cure Always Hope The highest point on the plateau is called Leabaidh an Dimh Bhuidhe which means the bed of the yellow stag and, unusually, is classified as both a Munro and a Marilyn (2,000 feet compared to a Munros 3,000 feet). Over The Hill Round I do not contemplate an end. It is very warm. I imagine them sitting at our kitchen table, spooning pasta into open mouths, chewing loudly. We dozed off at 9pm and caught up on the lost sleep from the night before. Oh! For the crags that are wild and majestic
Rob Woodall's Recommended Route : A map (pdf format) illustrating Rob's suggested route. Get a weekly dose of discounts and inspiration for adventure lovers. I appreciate this was while ago I have just started bagging the big fellas and it is so inspirational to hear such stories. The Cairngorms is Britains wildest national park, and it contains some of Britains most testing and rewarding hiking and hillwalking. There was no other mountain above 1,200m left on our list. South Pennine 39 Trigs On the summit of Ben Macdui. It now offers a diverse range of long and "short", old and recent, formal and informal routes from around the UK to encourage runners of all ages and abilities to have a go, subject to proven mountain experience in all conditions. Cairn Gorm ( Scottish Gaelic: An Crn Gorm) [4] is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands. : Similarly, if you wish to submit any new (or old) routes for inclusion see the, The Cairngorms in one go: an alternative approach, Scottish Hill Runners Long Distance Records, Rigby Round (18 Cairngorm Munros) - 31 May 2008, A map (pdf format) illustrating Rob's suggested route, All the Cairngorm Munros (The Rigby Round). Reviews (1,141) Photos (3,262) 5: 4: 3: 2: 1: I had endured. A gradual lightening. From the Sugar Bowl car park, day one is a 15km warm-up via Chalamain Gap and the Lairig Ghru, which means all the action comes on day two: four Munros The Devils Point, Cairn Toul, The Angels Peak (Sgor an Lochain Uaine) and Braeriach and some truly arduous yet spectacular hillwalking. I run on, into the eerie starkness of the Moine Mhor, a vast expanse of bog described as the ultimate in desolate wilderness. Note that some two hours were spent sheltering in bothies and a faulty watch meant some of the later times were estimated. It were as if the skies were burning. Cairn Gorm and Ben Macdui under Blue Skies, Beinn a'Chaorainn and Beinn Bhreac from Cairngorm Ski Centre, First Time Exploring the Cairngorms - 4000s (plus 2), Cairn Gorm - Easy view & Family on half way. No pacers, no road support, no navigators, no cheerleaders. We were chuffed to have reached Cairn Gorm by sunset and felt like wed kicked day 1 off to a good start. For scramblers, the Fiacaill Coire an t-Sneachda ridge provides a popular Grade 1 scramble. Views from Sgor Gaoith. Dales Top Ten Eventually, we continued on a track that led on to the foot of the next Munro. I traverse Sron na Lairig on more steep, difficult ground void of any sort of trod, eventually finding the zigzags that reach down to the col beneath Braeriach. The second was that James had just mildly twisted his ankle and it felt like a sign we were getting tired and making mistakes. South Wales Traverse, Tan Hill to Kirkstone Pass Inn Many of There are lots of little eroded little paths in this part of the Cairngorms and you never know if youre on a real path or not, so lots of directional checks are required. two wild camping may be in order to achieve some of the summits. It feels like cold; it also feels like shock. I stop, sigh, allow my head to roll towards my chest, then look up. We decided on a shortcut to the bothy but abandoned it half way through when it was really hard going through thick heather with lots of additional ups and downs. Cairngorm Munros The circuit to the hills summit from Glenmore via An Lochan Uaine (about 4 hours) is one of arguably one of Scotlands prettiest hillwalks, with the gorgeous green lochan and stretches of Caledonian pine forest which push almost to the top of the hill giving a glimpse into what feels like a lost world. The downhills first an awkward, contouring descent from Beinn a Chaorainn, then a stumbling, fumbling, wincing affair from the supposedly easier, grassier slopes of Bynack More punish my lower legs: knees, ankles, heels, pinched little toes. The world is big up here wide and sprawling and daunting. If you can improve on the accuracy of this resource, spot any errors in grid references, names, heights, spelling or punctuation, or find a link which does not work please email Tony Wimbush. We woke to the sound of heavy rain at 6.30am but we snoozed the alarm and slept until 7.15am in the hope it would get better. Tranters Round, Tyndrum Round Yet I feel the tentacles of tiredness. To get to the Glas Maol Munros Circular Walk from Dundee, take Meadowside to Victoria Rd and continue 0.3 km. The quickest ascents are from the ski centre car park, either via Windy Ridge (described as the descent route above) or via the Fiacaill a' Choire Chais path branching off the track to the Ptarmigan restaurant. Adventurer Nic is a Munroist and compleated the list over a six month period in 2019. We took a slow, steady and steep line off the south side of the mountain. Charlie Ramsay Round We passed a series of disused ski buildings and lifts to reach the summit of Cairn Gorm at sunset. Usually youd get to this Munro from Glen Doll via the Jocks Road path, or from the western side of the plateau. Cairngorm Munros Canary Islands 3 Peaks Charlie Ramsay Round Charnley Way Cleveland Hills Challenge Cuillin Round Cumbrian Traverse Dales Skyline Dales Top Ten Dales 2000's Dark Peak County Tops Dark Peak 15 Trigs Dartmoor Round Denis Rankin Round Dragon's Tongue Durham Hewitts Etive Munros Round Freeman Round Glen Lyon Corbett Round The ground drops away sharply and, like a giant conveyer belt, is moving. Braemar. I drive. SeeWalk Highlands Bynack Morefor a suggested route. Lets keep them separate. With beautifully clear water and even a small stretch of beach. The bonus was, we were ahead of time. I knew that I would be afraid. The mountain stands on the border of the Moray and Aberdeenshire council areas. Hey Nic (& James) The corries here are home to some of Scotlands most persistent snowfields, says James. There are 18 mountains of Munro status in the Cairngorms. In the Cairngorms National Park alone there are more than 50 Munros to walk. A snaking track brings me to the highest point of Mullach Clach a Bhlair, a dour whaleback of grass topped by a pile of stones, 1019 metres above sea level. The viewpoint from the 3,576ft peak is truly breath-taking, especially on a clear day. You must be registered and signed-in to vote, Ben Macdui and Cairngorm from the ski centre. Please take full mountain safety precautions at all times. Cumbrian Traverse It enabled us to truly enjoy the views without worrying too much about navigation on this part of the route. Your email address will not be published. They have contributed 217 public walk reports including this summit. Six of the best Munros to climb in the Cairngorms, Breweries & Distilleries in the Cairngorms National Park, Cabins, Chalets & Lodges in the Cairngorms, The Brits the UKs officialSnowboardand Freeski Championships, total hike is around 11 milesif you start an. There was a disheartening false summit and a drop before the final ascent. What then happens to glory? Those who "compleat" a round are called Munroists. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. George Fischer Tea Round Bob Graham Round There are caveats: solo, unsupported, on-site navigation. We then started ascending the second Munro of the day. Why not share your experience on facebook to encourage and inspire other runners to have a go! Dark Peak 15 Trigs. Simple exhaustion? These mountains are high and wild; civilisation roads, cafes, idle chatter, comfort is remote. Breweries & Distilleries in the Cairngorms National Park, Cabins, Chalets & Lodges in the Cairngorms, The Brits the UKs officialSnowboardand Freeski Championships, Six of the Bests Munros To Climb in the Cairngorms, Chantal Savelkoul, adventure consultant at Wilderness Scotland. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), John Kellys Grand Round a triumph of imagination. Meall a Buachaille (804 metres / 2637 feet) is a modest hill by Cairngorms standards, but its a great place to start if youre new to the region, with its manageable feel and its all-encompassing views of the Northern Corries to the south. I take a direct route, aiming for a gap between two distant bumps south-west of Braeriach, following the watercourse that spills down from the Wells of Dee. It is too soon to feel like this. Bowland 1500s Finishers are invited to add their name to the completions log - enquiries and reports to jonny_muir@hotmail.com. Where there is a recorder please contact them to log your completion. The ethos is loosely the same for contenders: usually solo, almost always unsupported, strictly un-reconnoitred. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Follow the track that leads you to the top of the Cairnwell Pass then walk 2.4 km downhill northwards to return to the start of the walk. In fact, the antithesis of the trend towards down-to-the-minute planning. It seems astonishing that these words were written in 1988. I slump into the drivers seat, legs uselessly dangling out of the open door. Once the Meall Odhar side is reached, proceed in a zig-zag fashion down Glas Maols path of descent. We then crossed the river before joining a rock strewn path heading uphill. On the map, the contours rise like a bar code; the ground is littered by what Ordnance Surveys mapmakers call natural features loose rock, boulders, outcrops, scree. If getting away from the crowds is what you are looking for, then you can do a lot worse than visiting the hills in this Monadhliath area, says Alastair at Wilderness Scotland. The bothy comprised of an entrance room and a main room with one bench and a stove. Set out along the grassy track SSE making your way towards the Cairn of Claise. A Munro A post shared by VisitCairngorms (@visitcairngorms). Official Visitor Guide to the Cairngorms National Park. If it's sublime multi-day wilderness . He used long Nordic skis with 3 pin bindings and . I do not think of Shepherd. This is an informal challenge without registrations or time limits. There are 18 mountains of Munro status in the Cairngorms. We decided to camp earlier than planned on account of two things the first being that the drizzle was forecast to turn into a night of non-stop rain, and we knew we would feel a whole lot better if we managed to keep our gear dry for the night. Let our friends at BACH make it easier for you with this handy guide. The glory is in the doing. The Inverness-based ultra-runner is aiming to break the record for a continuous self-propelled round of Scotland's 282 Munros using his own steam - be it running, cycling, kayaking, walking or. Youll then blaze a trail across Glas Maols east side. The object of this website is to provide a single, ready source of information on the ultra-distance mountain challenges which have been developed over the past four or more decades. Once over the high lip, it is even bigger: the Moine Mhor lies before me, still and bright and sprawling in evening sunshine. Inversions on the Blue Mountain nice wee wind down, 2 days at Glenmore Lodge in the Cairngorms, 11th & 12th Munroes 1st winter walk (Ben Macdui & Cairngorm), Johnny Corbett & Mountain Thyme in the Cairngorms with Doug, Cairn Gorm Winter Challenge - Aviemore Weekend, Ben Macdui & Derry Cairngorm from the ski centre, 2 Hikes, 1 Ride, 9 Peaks, (21-9), 17th to 21st September. Enjoy the rocky slopes as you rise and fall. This mountain is easily accessed via a good track from Newtonmore and is great for a quick hit of wilderness. Cairn Gorm is one of the best known summits in Scotland, and despite not being the highest has lent its name to this whole mountain range. one day, but inhospitable on another. The car park emerges through the gloom. Of these, 16 have been within 24 hours, 12 have been solo, one has been in winter, the rest in spring and summer. Website Design by Colin Lamont aka Tay IT. Majka Kunicka (DPFR) and Jon Gay (Lochaber AC) completed the round in a reduced time of 22-15 on 7/8 July 2019. Routes Less Travelled: B.Macdui and Cairngorm via Loch Avon. Price: 55pp. Broxap Round Cairngorm Munros Canary Islands 3 Peaks Charlie Ramsay Round Charnley Way. Beinn Mheadhoin (1182 metres, 3878 feet) is an often-overlooked Munro that doesnt get the adulation (or crowds) of its more-famed neighbours. George Fischer Tea Round We got the tent up on a small shelf on a downward slope and boiled up dinner. Mountains: Cairn Gorm (1,244.8m), Ben Macdui (1,309m), Carn aMhaim (1,037m), The Devils Point (1,004m), Cairn Toul (1,291m), Sgor an Lochain Uaine (1,258m), Braeriach (1,296m), Monadh Mor (1,113m), Beinn Bhrotain (1,157m), Beinn Bhreac (931m), Beinn aChaorainn (1,083m), Derry Cairngorm (1,155m), Beinn Mheadhoin (1,182.9m), and Bynack More (1,090m). The path to Bynack also passes the picturesque Lochan Uaine green loch where legend has it the fairies wash their clothes. Once we reached and crossed the River Nethy we had to climb nearly 300m again to get over the col to the north of the northern spur of Sron a Cha-no. Donnie Campbell and Rob Sinclair completed in 20 hours and 54 minutes on July 15. But lower down in the glens, walkers can also find much gentler delights: gemlike lochans, picturesque waterfalls, and some of the largest surviving remnants of the Caledonian pine forest that once carpeted Scotland. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The A9 in the early hours of a Monday morning is very quiet, very lonely. On tiptoes and fingertips, I go straight up. Bob Baxter Traverse Data from openweathermap.org[Note all times are GMT - add an hour for BST.]. This full-day adventure is bound to get the adrenaline pumping with the added bonus of incredible panoramas from the summits. ), Cairn Gorm (return via Coire an t-Sneachda). Where there is a recorder please contact them to log your completion. On the summit of Sgor Gaoith, I see not with my eyes, but with my imagination a great bird swoop up, then about-turn to the loch far below. If I do if I sit down I will dwell on the enormity of what remains: seven major climbs, I calculate. This route card explains the quickest and easiest way of getting to all 14 summits for a peak bagger. His route is below. He adds that, from the top, if you like a challenge, you can continue and complete a trio, including Ben Macdui and Derry Cairngorm. When a drystone wall is reached up ahead, follow it to climb to the summit of Cairn of Claise. Nor is there an easy solution. Cairn Toul is not an easy or short walk, but well worth the rewards. Wainwright 7 Summits, Wicklow Round To many the Cairngorms represent an area of unique and unsurpassed wilderness. x, Hi Ryan! Angels Ridge is an easy, but sometimes a little airy, scramble leading from the lochan straight up to the summit. sure that you choose one with a good weather forecast. There have, by my reckoning, been 19 successful rounds by 17 different people. I look for my car, imagining what I would do if it was not there. It was devised and completed by Digby Harris on 2nd September 2017. I cannot bear the taste of more water. Scottish 4000s We peeled off the path and headed up the ridge of the final Munro. Six County Tops - Peak Meirionnydd Round The heat was affecting me, my legs were dead, my guts were awful and my feet were killing me, he wrote. This feels like the crux of the round, or at the very least a seminal part of it: the 500-metre drag to Carn aMhaim, a 200-metre drop to a col, then another 500 metres of steep ascent across boulder fields to Ben Macdui, the eighth summit. Corrour is one of the most popular bothies for hikers of the Cairngorms Munros, and it was no surprise to see two tents erected outside at 12pm. and remoteness, especially if the walker keeps away from the high summits around We made it to the summit of Beinn a Chaorainn and started our descent just as the heavens reopened and soaked us again. To one who has roved on the mountains afar
The hills can be climbed from a base in Aviemore and the Spey Valley or I reach for my front, expecting blood, and crouch down on the scree, breathing hard. Cairngorms Wild Camp, With Reindeer for Company. The Rigby Round (18 Cairngorm Munros) Scotland To many the Cairngorms represent an area of unique and unsurpassed wilderness. But, while October can be glorious, weather can also change quickly and snow is not uncommon so ensure you are well prepared. We ate peanut butter on crackers and debated the route ahead. park in Scotland. There is no path; I trust the compass. From the parking layby, spot the wooden bridge and instead of heading towards this, join the rugged path that leads down to an older stone bridge. Youll experience the far-flung Loch Avon basin, the much-photographed Shelter Stone boulder and the idyllic Loch Etchachan, while Beinn Mheadhoins summit is crowned by dramatic granite tors. These were Munro numbers 206 to 219 for Nic. 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