Lairig Ghru (Through walk)
| Date: | Sunday 22 June |
| Transport: | COACH |
| OS Map No: | 36 & 42 |
A Walk - Lairig Ghru
Start at Coylumbridge, NH 915 107. Take the lane S past Rothiemurchus Camp & Caravan Park. Continue through the forest for 7.5 km. The route is waymarked at junctions. On leaving the forest the path climbs into the steep-sided gorge of the Lairig until reaching the Pools of Dee after 6 km. Take the path on the E side of the burn for another 5.7 km until reaching the junction for Corrour Bothy. The bothy is c. 500 m on the other side of the Dee which can be a useful shelter if it’s wet. If you do go, on return ensure to take the higher path to continue S then E. On reaching the Luibeg Burn after 4.3 km it may be forded in dry weather or turn N for 350 m to the bridge. Continue E to the bridge over the Derry Burn NW of Derry Lodge (3 km). Good track now 3.6 km eastwards to bridge over Lui Water. Cross and go S until meeting signed path, 065 903, going SW through woods to Linn of Dee carpark and bus.
Approx distance: 32 km
Total ascent: 840 m
Min walking time: 9½ hrs
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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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