The Devil's Point, Braeriach, Cairngorms

This walk in the Cairngorms from the Linn of Dee car park completes the tops to the west of the Lairig Ghru. The Devil's Point, Cairn Toul, Sgor an Lochain Uaine, Braeriach with the addition of Carn a' Mhaim on the route back to the bikes.
A mixed weather day with the bright spell arriving late in the afternoon.

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  • @mohammadasgaryan6676
    @mohammadasgaryan667611 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @MatteoSergenti
    @MatteoSergenti Жыл бұрын

    great video as always

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Matteo, Glad you enjoy our latest trip. Many thanks for your continued viewing. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @drewdrewman28
    @drewdrewman28 Жыл бұрын

    The view from carn a m'haim towards devils point are something else, magic. Great video!

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Drew, The days weather steadily improved through the walk giving some cracking views and the bright sky on Carn a' Mhaim was just the icing on the cake. Cheers, Charlie

  • @jimcollins3446
    @jimcollins3446 Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff once more Charlie.I like your typically understated style.You show really well that nothing is too difficult if you are prepared & have a degree of confidence.Abviously your bags of experience shines through & gives people(including me) confidence to push outside their comfort zone.I agree with some of the other posts.The Cairngorms is quite different from anyway else in Scotland.I Sometimes I fancy Skye,Glencoe or Torridon & at other times a long day on the plateux.Thats what makes Scotland so special.The variety & various different levels of difficulty.And that's coming from an Englishman albeit with a Scottish Father.I get up as often as I can,to walk of course.Well done Chaps,keep em coming.Jamie👍

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Jamie, I agree with regards to the variety of regions around Scotland. Terrific contrast of landscape and that's before you add the variations of the seasons. The Cairngorms are unique and present different challenges to get across all the tops. As the years roll on the challenge of these hills allow us the opportunity to push/touch the envelops of capabilities. Fingers cross the knees hold out a bit longer 😂. Many thanks for taking the time to view. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @davidyuille6083
    @davidyuille6083 Жыл бұрын

    I love those days when the rain and clag blow through to leave the most remarkable clear air in their wake. That's a brilliant route, but no matter how often you walk up there, the distances still remain surprisingly deceptive. Part of the reason I love the Cairngorms so much. The sheer scale of the place never ceases to impress. Nice one 👍

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi David, Your spot on about the Cairngorms. The distances are very deceptive just because of the size of the landscape. It's a magic place with the added height giving the walker a totally different experience in all season. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @DAoutdoors
    @DAoutdoors Жыл бұрын

    Hi Mike, Hi Charlie, thanks for sharing your adventure as always. Always great to see the Cairngorms. Not the sharp rugged peaks of the west, but just as beautiful and impressive in their own way! Dad and I are out and about in the lakes again this Friday!

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Dave, Have a great day on Friday and I hope the weather is kind to you. The Cairngorms is always and enjoyable outing although the days tend to be long with a bit of effort just to get to the hills 🙂 Cheers, Charlie

  • @drugfreelifter

    @drugfreelifter

    Жыл бұрын

    I remember thinking that maybe I wouldn't like the Cairngorms after visiting places like Torridon. I changed my mind when I went to the Cairngorms and loved the giant hills, mountains and forests. It does have a look of it's own and that is the good thing about Scottish scenery, it is very varied and each area looks different to the next

  • @richdavies7932
    @richdavies7932 Жыл бұрын

    Great video in a very special place. My first Scottish Hills experience in the bothy in Aug 1978. Compleated on Carn a' Mhaim Aug 2019. You boys certainly like big routes, many thanks for sharing.

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Rich, You'll certainly have some terrific memories of this place.. just magic. It's that time of year when the longer days are possible before the shorter nights kick in and things slow down a bit. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @jonathanwillingham9113
    @jonathanwillingham9113 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video gents. Some of your commentary and what you were wearing, alluded to that is wasn’t warm for the first half of your walk. I find the Cairngorms have an appeal all of their own, quite different to the jagged peaks of the Western Highlands. The views you captured were stunning, quite beautiful. I have looked at doing most of your route myself, but didn’t factor in Carn a’ Mhaim. A big day, both with ascent and mileage and remaining consistently high for a lot of it. Really enjoyed the video, thank you.

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Jonathan, The Cairngorms is quite special and its height and vastness has a lot of appeal. Carn a' Mhaim isn't normally included but that's just the Munro bagging coming out in us as it was a single we needed to repeat. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @lairdoharray
    @lairdoharray Жыл бұрын

    Yet again, a glorious insight into a great expedition. Maybe next year for me , when the days are longer, but definitely on my list! Many thanks.

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi lairdoharray, Glad you enjoyed our Cairngorms outing to these bigger tops. It such a super area and well worth a visit. Leaving them for the longer days is a good idea as they are a bit harder to get at them most other Munros. Thanks for taking the time to view. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @barrieshaw5465
    @barrieshaw5465 Жыл бұрын

    Superb 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 Fantastic landscape to walk in...

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Barrie, A mixed bag of weather but a terrific day wandering along the tops. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @johnarmstrong4015
    @johnarmstrong4015 Жыл бұрын

    great video again. It really surprises me just how fast you pair walk ! That would have been a two-day walk for me even at my "prime" time. Many thanks for sharing ATB

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi John, We have always kept a reasonable pace through the years but things are starting to slow as the years roll on. Walking as much as possible helps keep the legs in some sort of condition for the bigger days but it doesn't get any easier 😂Cheers, Charlie.

  • @thelifeofbrian282
    @thelifeofbrian282 Жыл бұрын

    Some going Charlie and Mike 👏 great route, cracking views 👌 a fair wee bit of ascent guys 😲 respect, Superb 👏 atb Brian 👍

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Brian, A good day even although the weather was a bit late in arriving. Such a vast area with spectacular views as you'll know. Thanks for taking the time ti view. Cheers, Charlie

  • @debbiemalcolm1595
    @debbiemalcolm1595 Жыл бұрын

    Fabulous video as always! Keep them coming...you guys are amazing

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Debbie, Glad you enjoyed our latest outing. It was a mixed day of weather but the Cairngorms are looking really well at this time of year. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @robertwelch623
    @robertwelch623 Жыл бұрын

    Charlie thanks for sharing another brilliant vid.

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Robert, Glad to enjoyed tagging along. Many thanks. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @philipproctor2663
    @philipproctor2663 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Charlie and Mike what a superb walk OK the weather was a mixed bag but that's Scotland really enjoyed circuit of this area of the cairngorm mountains camera and commentary as usual just brilliant to watch always look forward to your next video cheers

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Philip, Many thanks for watching this Cairngorm outing. The hills are looking really well at the moment but things are starting to cold with temperature into single figures on the tops. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @Alan-iu2el
    @Alan-iu2el Жыл бұрын

    Another great video really enjoyed watching well done to you both 👍 👏

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Alan, Great that you enjoyed yesterdays outing. A bit of a mixed bag of weather but very enjoyable. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @mawebb88
    @mawebb88 Жыл бұрын

    That was some day well done and a great video

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Mike, Many thanks for taking the time to view and glad you enjoyed our outing. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @bigjimorr1
    @bigjimorr1 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Charlie/Mike another great video, reminds me of the Ben Alder 6 that you and Mike did earlier this year. Still to do these ones, so thanks for the putting the video together.

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi James, The two walks are very similar but found the Ben Alder group a bit harder, not much in it. Thanks for watching. Cheers Charlie.

  • @majornova8357
    @majornova8357 Жыл бұрын

    great film Charlie, thx for sharing :)

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Major Nova, Glad you enjoyed our latest outing. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @ro9202
    @ro9202 Жыл бұрын

    Cracking vid guys. Thank you.

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi R O, Many thanks for taking the time to view yesterday's outing. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @ACshinealight
    @ACshinealight Жыл бұрын

    Missed ye again Charlie I’m here today also.

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi AC, We have a few other trips planned for the Cairngorms quite soon so perhaps next time 😂 Cheers, Charlie

  • @ACshinealight

    @ACshinealight

    Жыл бұрын

    @@charliemccartney7055 coffee will be on

  • @Naetroot27
    @Naetroot27 Жыл бұрын

    Did the Braeriach traverse a few months ago. Coming through the Lairig Ghru and Chalamain gap was some day . Definitely glad I ticked them off

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Cairnbagger, Its a good walk from either the north or the south and certainly good to get around these big boys before the colder weather arrives. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @paulrichards5895
    @paulrichards5895 Жыл бұрын

    Real Scottish weather Day guys top video Charlie

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul, Aye your right... a real mixed bag and full range of temperatures 😂Cheers, Charlie.

  • @matthewboothman129
    @matthewboothman129 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid, sometimes its nice to have a day with dark clouds and cold, makes it more atmospheric and keeps the bugs away

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Matthew, I prefer broken skies to the clear blue as it certainly gives more contracts to the landscape. The cooler weather is well on its way now as the day started in single figure temperatures... what happened to the summer 😂Cheers, Charlie.

  • @matthewboothman129

    @matthewboothman129

    Жыл бұрын

    @@charliemccartney7055 aye the only time I like clear skies is on a cold winters day where the hills are all white

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    @@matthewboothman129 I agree and hopefully serious subzero temperatures to go with it.

  • @matthewboothman129

    @matthewboothman129

    Жыл бұрын

    @@charliemccartney7055 aye its nice walking up a hill and not sweating 😅

  • @PAADVENTURES1
    @PAADVENTURES1 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to sit and watch some mountains that I have recently visited Charlie 👍👍 great walk again and typical weather! Claggy and showers then glorious on the way back! Cheers again. Paul

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul, A bit different to the conditions you had a few weeks back but a good day. The Cairngorms alway give a good challenge and plenty of much needed exercise for our trip to Skye in a few weeks. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @PAADVENTURES1

    @PAADVENTURES1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@charliemccartney7055 look forward to that Charlie! Resigned myself to waiting until next year to visit Skye! A wee bit more experience under my belt by then 👍👍

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PAADVENTURES1 will certainly do no harm to get more tops under your belt. I would also suggest a Skye guide is worth consideration to hit the Munros in a week. Its a great experience without the hassle of all things safety.

  • @PAADVENTURES1

    @PAADVENTURES1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@charliemccartney7055 that’s the plan Charlie! Make a wee holiday out of it! 👍👍

  • @SamTilston1
    @SamTilston1Ай бұрын

    Great video, seems a fantastic route. Thinking of doing it later this year. Can I ask where you left the bikes? Was it roughly Luibeg Bridge?

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Ай бұрын

    Hi Sam, Yes, it’s about that area. There is some trees you can leave the bikes and before you cross the burn and start taking height. Hope you have a cracking day 👍 Cheers

  • @SamTilston1

    @SamTilston1

    Ай бұрын

    @@charliemccartney7055 That’s great, thanks for replying. Yes, hopefully! Keep your videos coming, always great content 👍

  • @HikerBobOfficial
    @HikerBobOfficial Жыл бұрын

    Hi fella 👋 Really awesome video quality I've got to say! What camera do you use/editing software?

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Hiker Bob, I use a GoPro Hero 9 shooting in 4k 30fps and edit the clips with a mac using iMovie. Cheers, Charlie

  • @hikingwithfrank315
    @hikingwithfrank315 Жыл бұрын

    Hi charlie & Mike, fantastic hike there👏👏 I was over the other side of the cairngorms yesterday at Ben Avon & Beinn a Bhuid, had similar weather Charlie, clear then a few rain showers moving thru, very windy up on the plateaus. It’s always a long day in the gorms and you captured your hike beautifully. After watching your vid I’m not too sure which way to approach my last 4 in the gorms which are the first 4 you did. Whether to come in from the sugar bowl or linn of Dee. Any helpful hints Charlie.?

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Frank, I've completed these four from both the north and south. My preference is from the south but its 50/50. I find the choice of clockwise or anticlockwise depending upon what the wind doing is an easier decision when in at the bothy. Cheers, Charlie

  • @drugfreelifter
    @drugfreelifter Жыл бұрын

    Nice scenery and what's that big isolated hill called when you're walking over the bridge?

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Darren, That’s The Devil’s Point and our first Munro. Cheers, Charlie

  • @drugfreelifter

    @drugfreelifter

    Жыл бұрын

    @@charliemccartney7055 thanks and I'll watch the whole footage later. Great video, keep up the good work and scenery

  • @davidbutterfield8911
    @davidbutterfield8911 Жыл бұрын

    Great vlog Charlie. I’m coming up in a couple of weeks to do your first 3 Munro’s on this outing. Do you know if there is a bike hire shop in Braemar. I think the cycle in will cut time and miles. Staying in Braemar and doing the Lochnagar circuit the same week. Keep em coming fellas.

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi David, Try Braemar Mountain Sports for bike hire. I haven't used them but you can check them out online. Hope you have some settled weather for you adventures as your plans are covering so superb areas. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @goprocaz4019
    @goprocaz4019 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Charlie another great video, may I ask what age were you when you started hiking.👍

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Goprocaz, I was 27 years old when I climbed my first Munro and joined my dad who had been walking many years. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @roozealand5791
    @roozealand579110 ай бұрын

    where did you put the bikes

  • @charliemccartney7055

    @charliemccartney7055

    10 ай бұрын

    Hello, We left the bikes just before the river crossing about 2km passed Derry Lodge. The path starts gaining height just after this and there's a small crop of trees for locking the bikes. Cheers