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| Introduction: | Linn of Dee/Beinn Bhreac |
| Date: | Sunday 4th June |
| Transport: | 7.30am |
| OS Map No: | 43 |
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A Walk – Bein Bhreac
From Linn of Dee carpark follow path then track N then NW to Derry Lodge. Take path on E side of Derry Burn for approx. 2 km to NO 045952. Take to hill and climb NE to bealach at 055959 then N by E to summit of Beinn Bhreac
(M 931 m). Continue W over West Top and NNW to Craig Derry (865 m). Descend W then southerly down the W ridge of Coire an Fhir Bhogha to the footbridge which crosses the Derry Burn at 040958. (This is the site of a breached dam once used to carry timber in flood water down the glen). Take path on W side of the burn through old pine forest to Derry Lodge. Return to start.
Approx. distance: 19.3 km
Total ascent: 630 m
Min. walking time: 5 ¾ hrs
B Walk – Sgor Mor
Take road W for c. 600 m. At edge of plantation strike NNW uphill to Carn an ‘lc Duibhe then NW to Sgor Dubh (741). Continue along ridge eastwards to Sgor Mor (C 813 m). Descend south ridge to path in Glen Dee. Return E to start.
Approx. distance: 16.2 km
Total ascent: 544 m
Min. walking time: 5 hrs
C Walk – Red House Bothy and the Chest of Dee
Take good track on N side of River Dee W to White Bridge. (Pieces of the old bridge can be found in the heather showing signs of white paint!) Continue SW to the Geldie ford and the recently restored Red House bothy. In poor weather this could be a good lunch stop. There is a toilet!! Return by same route. On a nice day, the waterfalls at Chest of Dee are worth a detour.
Approx. distance: 16.4 km
Total ascent: 190 m
Min. walking time: 5 hrs
Please note that the Minimum walking times are based on reasonably fast walkers and assuming good conditions. The times do not include stops or breaks. In poor weather conditions or if members are not comfortable walking at 4km/hour then alternative or shorter routes should be considered.
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| Date: |
Sunday 4 June |
| Start time (in Blairgowrie): |
12:00 AM |
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Please note that the Minimum walking times are based on reasonably fast walkers and assuming good conditions. The times do not include stops or breaks. In poor weather conditions or if members are not comfortable walking at 4km/hour then alternative or shorter routes should be considered.
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