Beinn Bhreac, Glen Derry
Beinn Bhreac, at the south end of a high grassy plateau between Glen Derry and the Dubh Ghleann, is best approached by estate tracks, bike recommended.
Beinn Bhreac, Glen Derry
| Height | 930m |
| Prominence | 83m |
| Meaning | speckled mountain |
| Lists | Munros (M250) |
| Location | East of Lairig an Laoigh, Cairngorms and North East Grampians |
| Grid Ref | NO059971 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.05504, -3.5534 |
| Munro tops | Beinn Bhreac West Top (928m) |
Beinn Bhreac in the Cairngorms is rather domed in shape and rises above heather moorland and pine forests, its twin summits being boulder covered and seperated by just over 500m. If it wasn't for Beinn Bhreac's elevation peaking just over Munro height, this hill probably wouldn't get much attention, but it's worth the hike as the view from the summit southwards down Glen Lui toward Lochnagar is quite beautiful.
If you've made the effort to get to Beinn Bhreac, you'll probably want to at least continue northwards to Beinn a' Chaorainn. Be prepared, this is a bit of a slog over moorland and occasional bog !
Routes up Beinn Bhreac
Ben Avon and neighbours from Linn of Quoich | |
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Bike and hike route through Scots Pine forests up high plateaux and volcanic tors on the Munros Ben Avon, Beinn a' Bhùird, Beinn a' Chaorainn and Beinn Bhreac. Peaks : 4 Munros
Ascent : 1740m (5710ft) Distance : 50km (31m) Time : 12:15hr* | |
Beinn a' Chaorainn and Beinn Bhreac | |
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Biking and hillwalking route from Linn of Dee and up Beinn a' Chaorainn and Beinn Bhreac. The route can be extended over the nearby Graham of Creag Bhalg. Peaks : 2 Munros, option of 1 Fiona/Graham
Ascent : 860m (2820ft) Distance : 29km (18m) Time : 6hr* | |
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* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
