Braeriach is Scotland's third highest mountain at 1296m. The route from the Sugarbowl Car Park crosses below the northern corries and passes through the impressive boulder-filled Chalamain Gap, before dropping into the Lairig Ghru. The steep climb up the ridge of Sron na Lairige provides amazing views down the Lairig Ghru and across to Lurchers Crag and Ben Macdui. Braeriach summit is on the edge of the precipitous Coire Brochain with superb views of Cairn Toul, Ben Macdui and the source of the River Dee. On the Cairngorms expect winter even in summer, so be prepared for all weathers!

Scotland - Highland - Cairngorms

View a road map to the starting point of this walk.