Monadh Mòr

In the Cairngorms at the south-eastern corner of the Moine Mor, Monadh Mòr is a long and grass-covered expanse leading from Beinn Bhrotain to Cairn Toul.

Monadh Mòr

Height	1113m
Prominence	138m
Meaning	big hill
Lists	Munros (M40)
Location	West of the Lairig Ghru, Cairngorms and North East Grampians
Grid Ref	NN939942
Lat/Lon	57.0267, -3.74986
Munro tops	Tom Dubh (920m)

Monadh Mòr sits in the high and undulating ground near the southern end of the Braeraich-Cairn Toul plateau. Overlooking Glen Dee and Glen Geusachan, this long and grass-covered wide crest of a mountain is hidden from most valley views.

The most direct route to approach Monadh Mòr is to aim in from Linn of Dee, west of Braemar, with most people bagging Beinn Bhrotain on route.A direct ascent up from Glen Geusachan would be difficult given the buttresses below Monadh Mòr's eastern face.

Longer alternatives head in from Glen Feshie, Glen Einich or the Làirig Ghrù and could additionally take in nearby Munros of Mullach Clach a'Bhlair and Sgòr Gaoith, Cairn Toul or Braeraich.

Routes up Monadh Mòr

Munros above Glen Dee and Glen Geusachan
	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