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Ghru Day 2

Cairngorms National Park

Day 2 bothy stay with Carn Toul summit!

Hiking Moderate

Distance
7.5 km
Ascent
965 m
Descent
812 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
563 m
High Point
1.3 km
Gradient
29˚
Ghru Day 2 Map

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features low exposure and is typically done all year round. From a low point of 563 m to the maximum altitude of 1.3 km, the route covers 7.5 km, 965 vertical metres of ascent and 812 vertical metres of descent.

Description

For day 2 of a visit to the Lairig Ghru you can punch up onto the Devils Point and also Carn Toul! back to the Corrour Bothy for food, whisky and sleep!

Theres a great waterfall on the way onto the plateau and you might be lucky enough to catch some deer

Difficulty

Moderate

Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.

Low Exposure

1 out of 4

The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

all year round

Features

  • Wildlife
  • Historical
  • Picturesque
  • Summit Hike
  • Water features

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