Devil's Point (Bod an Deamhain)
The Devil’s Point, a rugged Munro at the south end of the Cairn Toul–Braeriach plateau, rises above Corrour Bothy, a fine base for climbing the peak.
Devil's Point (Bod an Deamhain)
| Height | 1007m |
| Prominence | 89m |
| Meaning | bod an deamhain - the devil's penis |
| Lists | Munros (M125) |
| Location | West of the Lairig Ghru, Cairngorms and North East Grampians |
| Grid Ref | NN976951 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.03576, -3.6887 |
West of the Làirig Ghrù and near the southern end of the vast Braeraich-Cairn Toul plateau, The Devil's Point resembles Glencoe's mighty Etive Mor, albeit on a smaller scale. The mountain's correct name is 'Bod an Deamhain', meaning the Devil's penis, but after a visit from Queen Victoria, the more polite version has become more familiar.
The easiest route up Devil's Point is a direct ascent up a rough path from Corrour Bothy, which is in Glen Dee and can be approached from Linn of Dee to the east, or from the north through the Làirig Ghrù. The Devil's Point leads onto other fine peaks and most hillwalkers will opt to include a Munro or two more in an outing - to the north is a bouldery ascent up Cairn Toul and to the south-west is grass-covered Monadh Mor, the latter making for a fine circuit above Glen Geusachan.
Routes up Devil's Point
Munros above Glen Dee and Glen Geusachan | |
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Hillwalking route up Monadh Mòr, Beinn Bhrotain and The Devil’s Point in the southern Cairngorms, rising above the dramatic Làirig Ghru. Peaks : 3 Munros
Ascent : 1425m (4680ft) Distance : 37km (23m) Time : 10hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.