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Braeriach traverse from Corrour Bothy — Cairngorms National Park

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Braeriach traverse from Corrour Bothy — Cairngorms National Park

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Braeriach traverse from Corrour Bothy — Cairngorms National Park

07:15

18.9km

1,030m

Hiking

Embark on the Braeriach traverse from Corrour Bothy, a difficult 11.7-mile (18.9 km) hike that climbs 3378 feet (1030 metres) over approximately 7 hours and 14 minutes. This arduous route takes you across a vast, almost lunar-looking plateau, offering magnificent views of the Cairngorms' most impressive corries. You will navigate…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Corrour Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Dramatically nestled below the rocky citadel of the Devil's Point, Corrour bothy is one of the most photographed shelters in the Scottish Highlands. It gives respite to weary hikers who …

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2.14 km

The Devil's Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Devil’s Point (so called since ghillie John Brown thought better of telling Queen Victoria that Bod an Deamhain actually translates as ‘Penis of the Demon’) rises sheer above the …

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5.24 km

Cairn Toul summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cairn Toul is the fourth highest mountain in Scotland, surpassed only by Ben Nevis, Ben Macdui and Braeriach. It is the second highest point in the western massif of the …

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5.52 km

View of Lochan Uaine from Cairn Toul

Highlight • Lake

Cairn Toul and Angels Peak are both surrounded in large boulder fields, watch your footing.

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6.35 km

Sgor an Lochain Uaine (Angel’s Peak)

Highlight • Viewpoint

A spectacular peak across the corrie from Braeriach with several al ascent options. The Lochain Uaine below looks fantastic from hear, and in the spring months can still have ice covering it.

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10.9 km

Braeriach

Highlight • Natural Monument

Britain’s third highest mountain, Braeriach is a vast, remote Cairngorms colossus. Difficult to reach from any direction, guarded by abrupt cliffs and enclosed by stunning corries, Braeriach is always a …

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18.9 km

Corrour Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Dramatically nestled below the rocky citadel of the Devil's Point, Corrour bothy is one of the most photographed shelters in the Scottish Highlands. It gives respite to weary hikers who …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

6.79 km

Surfaces

12.1 km

6.79 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,280 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

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Braeriach traverse from Corrour Bothy — Cairngorms National Park

Corrour Bothy

The Devil's Point

Cairn Toul summit

View of Lochan Uaine from Cairn Toul

Sgor an Lochain Uaine (Angel’s Peak)

Braeriach

Corrour Bothy

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