The Cairngorms are ‘a little piece of the arctic in Scotland’ according to the SMC Munros Guide and the area contains many of the tallest peaks in the East Highlands. Ben Macdui (1309m), Cairn Gorm (1244m) and Braeriach (1296) are probably three of the better known and the whole area is full of steep corries and high plateaux. Access to the mountains is typically from Aviemore or Braemar.
Away from Hutchison Hut at 9, up by the burn well left of the cliffs to the col below Derry Cairngorm. Left rucksack & up to top of Derry Cairngorm. Cloud inversion but beautiful sunny morning above.
