Braeriach via the Chalamain Gap

[Johnny Corbett]

Headed off from the car park up the path, towards and through the Chalamain Gap. From there we carried on the path, crossed the Lairig Ghru and headed up towards Sron na Lairige and then round the curved ridge and up to Braeriach.
This was a long walk, but fairly easy going. Conditions for the walk were windy, but not cold, then drizzly rain on way down.

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On the way up

The good path

Almost at the Chalamain Gap

The rocky Chalamain Gap

Making our way through

Almost through the Gap

View down the Lairig Ghru

The view north

Further up looking north

Heading up to Sron na Lairige

Long way down to the Lairig Ghru

Rocky section

Braeriach in sight

Views not so good now

Lunch on the summit

On our way down

Still going down

A little climb after crossing the Lairig Ghru

Almost home

[Alastair S]

Good effort. Shame about the clag at the top but good to see the rest of the route when its not feet deep in snow. Snow was definitely blessing through The Gap. Looks like most of the way is on decent paths.

[Johnny Corbett]

Just read your report Alistair and you wouldn't believe it was the same mountain. You had some day for it but you did get it easier going through the Gap

[mgmt!]

well done jc, good to see the cairn !! it was covered in snow when we done it

[Paul Webster]

Nice one. I'm heading for Braeriach tomorrow, but will do the circular via Whitewell; it looks set to be a scorcher

[ken reid]

dun this one twice now and still havent seen the cairn walked over it twice but in 0 visibility ( white out ) conditions nice to see the c/gap withought the snow thanks for posting

[ChrisW]

Great report JC, looks damn steep in some of those pics and pics don't usually do it justice....don't think I'll be going near this one just yet

[Johnny Corbett]

Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed. Chris, the walk is a long one with a few ups and downs but mostly pretty gradual and after the little steep sections there is a level bit to get your breath back, so i'd say go for it, you won't regret it it's a superb walk.

[Alastair S]

it looks set to be a scorcher

Certainly is if today is anything to go by. Going to need plenty of water and/or a water filter. The knee must be on the mend which is go news