Càrn an Fhreiceadain from Kingussie

Summary

An easy climb over grouse moorland to this Corbett with good views out over the Monadhliath mountains and also down to Kingussie.

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Terrain

Stony track, minor road which crosses golf course.

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Getting there

Start

Ardvonie car park in the centre of Kingussie, off Gynack Road.

Public Transport

Bus and train service to Kingussie.

Start Grid Ref

NH755007

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 18km / 11.25 miles
Time (summer conditions): 4 - 5 hours
Ascent: 682m (Profile)

Summits Climbed

Corbett: Càrn an Fhreiceadain

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Walk Description

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Stage 1

There is a large car park just behind the Duke of Gordon Hotel, off Gynack Road, in the centre of Kingussie, where there are also toilets and information about the local path network. From here return to the road and turn left to head uphill to pass the Vincent Hospital ignoring a path down to the river. Just before the car park for Kingussie Golf Club and Caravan Park turn right at an interpretation board for the Gynack Mill Trail to cross a bridge and head up steps on the far side. Turn left along the road and follow it, passing onto the private road and crossing part of the golf course at one point.

Stage 2

There are good views of Creag Bheag over to the left. Follow the road alongside the water, crossingto the east side at a wooden bridge. Pass Pitmain Lodge (acroas the river on your left). Don't cross the bridge over the Gynack Burn, instead bearing right on the signed track to continue following the burn upstream, keeping the water on your left. Ignore a minor track forking off to the right and at the end of the trees go through a gate to continue along the track across moorland.

Stage 3

The stony track climbs gently across heathery ground, passing through another gate. Keep on the main track, ignoring a smaller track that leads to a row of grouse butts. It takes a wide curve to the right before climbing more steeply to pass Green Bothy, a grouse-shooters' hut. This area abounds with mountain hares, so keep your eyes peeled.

Stage 4

The views back over Strathspey improve as the track climbs to the summit of Beinn Bhreac at 843 metres where there is a small cairn and wide views over the wild Monadhliath.

Stage 5

The track continues north west, passing a large stone, to dip down before climbing and then heading west to reach the summit of Càrn an Fhreiceadain at 878 metres.

Stage 6

Just downhill to the west is a tall cairn with good views over Strathspey and the south. Despite the fact that this is a managed grouse moor with a track to the top, amongst the sheep and hares looking at the endless Monadhliath it does have a proper wild feel.

Stage 7

Follow the track as it starts to descend and curves left to head south down towards the Allt Mòr which runs into the Gynack Burn. The track passes over a bridge and then climbs up the far side of the gully before continuing downhill.

Stage 8

The leads past a stand of pines. There are good views of Creag Bheag ahead with Loch Gynack in front. Go through a gate into the woods, and soon at a modern maintenance shed turn left to cross a bridge. On the far side turn right to rejoin the outward route, follow the track and road back down towards Kingussie. Just before the first house is reached look out for the green sign and take the path to the right down the steps to cross the bridge. On the other side turn left to follow the road downhill back to the car park.

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Where to stay

Kingussie & Newtonmore Hotels

Kingussie & Newtonmore B&B

Kingussie & Newtonmore cottages

Cairngorms hostels

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