Beinn Mheadhoin, Cairngorms

Height	1183m
Prominence	254m
Meaning	middle mountain
Lists	Munros (M12)
Location	Lairig Ghru to Lairig an Laoigh, Cairngorms and North East Grampians
Grid Ref	NJ025017
Lat/Lon	57.09586, -3.61142
Munro tops	Stob Coire Etchachan (1082m) Stacan Dubha (1014m)

In the remote heart of the Cairngorms, Beinn Mheadhoin hides behind other high mountains, its broad summit plateau dotted with several rocky tors. Beinn Mheadhoin overlooks Loch Avon to the north - a quiet secluded place with beaches and the famed Shelter Stone at its western end.

An easy scramble is needed to climb up the rough granite on the summit tor !

If aiming to bag Beinn Mheadhoin on its own, the approach from Linn of Dee via Derry Lodge and through Glen Derry makes for a fine approach on estate tracks and well-defined paths.

However, once up Beinn Mheadhoin, you're likely to want to hike over other summits and route conundrums will have you pouring over maps ! A fine route taking in Ben Macdui and Derry Cairngorm, also from Derry Lodge, makes for a cracking day out on decent paths most of the way. A more rugged, and in my opinion, more rewarding route aims in from Glenmore either via Strath Nethy or Coire Raibert to hidden Loch Avon (details to follow soon).

Routes up Beinn Mheadhoin

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Cairngorm Darkside from the north
	Route up Ben Macdui and Beinn Mheadhoin from Cairn Gorm ski centre, visiting Loch Avon’s beaches and the famous Shelter Stone en route. Peaks : 4 Munros Ascent : 1730m (5680ft) Distance : 27km (17m) Time : 9:40hr

Cairngorm darkside from Linn of Dee
	Route up Ben Macdui and neighbouring Munros from Linn of Dee. Vast plateaux, granite tors, forests and the chance to spot reindeer herds. Peaks : 4 Munros Ascent : 1850m (6070ft) Distance : 35km (22m) Time : 10:15hr

Nearby hills and mountains

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