Beinn a Bhuird

Beinn a Bhuird lies between Deeside and the upper river Avon, before it turns north to Tomintoul. It is classic Cairngorms in a way, a plateau-summit with a steady, grassy climb from the west and some of the area’s finest cliffs in a great horseshoe of sub-cirques to the east. And it is remote, even by Cairngorm standards. It is approachable in long day-walks from several directions, but the usual route is up Glen Quoich  from Deeside, above Braemar. There are two more options, including a scramble in the heart of the magnificent cliffs to/from the Dubh Lochan tarn.

This is demanding walking in remote mountains with uncertain weather. Come fully prepared. 

The Cairngorms: Walks, Trails and Scrambles – Cicerone. As usual, a brilliantly researched book covering 102 fantastic walks of all shapes and sizes.

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