Beinn Bhreac (Glen Derry) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Beinn Bhreac |
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Twin tops of Beinn Bhreac, looking east past the lower top to the taller summit.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 931 m (3,054 ft) |
| Prominence | 86 m (282 ft) |
| Listing | Munro |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Speckled Hill |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
| Geography | |
| Location | Braemar, Scotland |
| OS grid | NO05889709 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 36, 43. |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Beinn Bhreac is a mountain in Scotland with two peaks. It's found in the amazing Cairngorm Mountains, about 11 kilometers (7 miles) northwest of Braemar. Its name means "Speckled Hill" in Gaelic.
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What is Beinn Bhreac Like?
Beinn Bhreac is a mountain that stands tall in a quiet, wild area. It's part of a big, flat, and sometimes wet area called the Moine Bhealaidh. This name means "Yellow Moss" in Gaelic.
The mountain has two main tops. The one on the eastern side is a little bit taller than the western one. It's about 4 meters (13 feet) higher! From the very top, you can see amazing views of other huge mountains in the Cairngorms. You might even spot Ben MacDui, which is the second-highest mountain in Great Britain.
How High is Beinn Bhreac?
Beinn Bhreac is 931 meters (3,054 feet) high. This makes it a Munro, which is a special name for Scottish mountains over 914 meters (3,000 feet). It's ranked as the 249th highest mountain in Scotland.
The mountain has steep and rocky sides, especially towards the Dubh Ghleann (East) and Glen Derry (West). But on its southwestern side, the slopes are gentler. This makes it easier to walk up from that direction.
How to Climb Beinn Bhreac
A popular way to climb Beinn Bhreac starts from the Linn of Dee car park. This car park is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) west of Braemar.
First, you follow a track along Glen Lui for about 5 kilometers (3 miles). Many people ride bikes along this part to save time. You can leave your bike safely near Derry Lodge.
After Derry Lodge, the path goes north up Glen Derry for about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles). Then, you start climbing the southwestern side of Beinn Bhreac. The last part of the climb to the top can be quite steep.
Combining with Other Mountains
Because Beinn Bhreac is in a remote area, many hikers like to climb it along with its neighbor, Beinn a' Chaorainn. This other Munro is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) north of Beinn Bhreac, across the Moine Bhealaidh plateau. Climbing both makes for a longer, but very rewarding, day out in the mountains.
