CORVID-19 is still with us even though most restrictions have been relaxed in Scotland. The risks of infection are lower if outside, there is still a risk if mixing in large groups. Even so, please do not go out in the Cairngorms, or anywhere else, if you are showing signs of Corvid-19 and when out walking make sure you give people space - 1m at least and preferable 2m. Remember that if it feels too crowded then you can walk away and try somewhere else, the hills will still be there tomorrow. Also remember the MRT. They will come out to rescue you but they should not have to put themselves into danger from this virus.

A number of these routes start and finish at the main Cairngorm car park. Currently there is significant building work being undertaken in repairing the funicular. The site is fenced off to keep people out but there are routes across the work for walkers. Please keep out of this dangerous building site and follow the contractor's instructions.

Ascent of Carn Bhac

Ascent of Carn Bhac
Carn Bhac [NO051832, 946]
OS map : 43
start : Inverey
gridref : NO089893
summary : Inverey - Carn Bhac - Inverey
distance : 16.0km.
ascent : 600m.
time taken : 5hr. 50min.

Carn Bhac sits in the remote area southof Braemar, west of Glen Shee. It is a remote hill but accessible from Inverey

Inverey lies west of Braemar on the minor road. There is ample parking on the grass beside the road.

Follow the track south from Inverey up Glen Ey, as far as the ruin at Auchelie. take the right hand branch as the track climbs Carn nan Seileach. Follow this track to the end and continue to the bealach between Carn Bhac and Carn Creagach. Finally turn right, west to climb the summit slopes to Carn Bhac. (8.0kms. 600m. 3hrs. 30min.)

The descent is via the uphill route. East to the belach and then north down the slopes to find the top of the track and then down the track to Inverey. (8.0kms. 00m. 2hrs. 20min.)