Cairngorms Ultra Route Highlights & Course Overview:
Embark on a journey through stunning landscapes, surrounded by nature's beauty. Traverse the scenic trails, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and experience the thrill of outdoor activities. Discover hidden gems and create unforgettable memories at High Terrain Events. Let your adventurous spirit soar as you explore the wilderness and embrace the excitement of the great outdoors.
Cairngorms Ultra Route Highlights & Course Overview:
A taste of the wild Cairngorms, from beautiful pine forested glens to spectacular mountain vistas, here are some of the main features incorporated into the route...
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Extensive views across to the vast plateau around the Cairngorms' most spectacular corries & summits, including Ben Macdui, Braeriach & Cairn Toul the UK’s second, third & fourth highest mountains.
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Visits both the major Cairngorm Lairig passes - the Lairig an Laoigh and Lairig Ghru and passes beneath the shadow of the rugged Devils Point.
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The dramatic Corrie Etchachan.
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Through the magnificent Caledonian pinewoods of Glens Derry, Luibeg & Quoich
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Following mountain rivers with their waterfalls, narrow gorges, & crystal-clear pools
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Visiting iconic mountain bothies
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This route is great for any friends & family who are spectating. With the route returning through the Derry Lodge CP & the iconic Linn of Dee, there’ll be plenty of opportunity to provide a bit of encouragement.
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Section 1: Start to Derry Lodge (CP1)
This initial section takes you through beautiful Caledonian Pines & alongside the crystal-clear waters of Lui Water, following the main track between Derry Lodge and the Linn of Dee. CP 1 is located to the rear of Derry Lodge at the footbridge over the river Derry.
Black Bridge & the section along Lui Water towards Derry Lodge
Section 2: Derry Lodge to Hutchison Refuge: Continue along the track amongst the pines on the west side of Derry Burn, climbing into the upper reaches of Glen Derry.
The pines gradually become more scattered & the views are very extensive as the route continues up Glen Derry.