The Devil's Point · Cairn Toul · Sgòr an Lochain Uaine · Braeriach
Cairn Toul and Braeriach Traverse
Route overview
This monumental expedition traverses the high western plateau of the Cairngorms, taking in four magnificent Munros including the dramatic Devil's Point and the massive bulk of Braeriach. Starting from the Sugar Bowl, the route journeys through the iconic Lairig Ghru pass before ascending to a vast, elevated world of deep corries, sheer cliffs, and remote arctic-alpine tundra.
Terrain and underfoot
Underfoot conditions vary from well-maintained glen paths to exceptionally rough, trackless boulder fields, most notably in the Chalamain Gap and on the high summits. The plateau sections feature vast, featureless terrain requiring expert navigation in poor visibility. While the walking is mostly non-technical, the sheer scale, steep ascents, and proximity to vertical cliff edges demand high endurance and mountain competence. The River Dee crossing near Corrour Bothy can be challenging.
- Distance
- 36.5 km
- Ascent
- 2,251 m
- Typical time
- 11.5 - 14 hoursStandard moving time
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Getting there and parking
Driving and parking
Sugar Bowl, Cairn Toul and Braeriach traverse
Sugar Bowl has 75 parking spaces. Long traverses need careful timing because the maximum parking stay is 14 hours.
Forest parking inside the road bend.
75 listed car spaces
- Cost and payment
- Charging applies daily from 08:00 to 22:00: £2 up to one hour, £3 up to three hours or £5 all day. The RingGo zone is 53308.