Beinn Bhrotain

One of two remote rounded mountains (the other being Monadh Mor) which are the south-eastern extension of the Braeriach - Cairn Toul plateau, separated from it by the deep trench of Glen Geusachan and from the Glen Feshie hills by the River Eidart. The most impressive features of these mountains are the steep slabby cliffs overlooking Glen Geusachan which form an almost continuous rampart and prevent any easy ascent from that glen. On their south and west sides, however, long easy slopes drop down to the Geldie Burn and the River Eidart .

Two approaches are possible. The one from Linn of Dee along the River Dee is very long, although it is possible to use a bicycle at least as far as White Bridge. The alternative route from Achlean in Glen Feshie across the high plateau of the Moine Mhor is considerably shorter and in good weather and underfoot conditions the going is easy all the way, but in bad visibility it will be a test of navigation skill. For the Linn of Dee route, follow the rough road to White Bridge and a further 3 kilometres up the south side of the river. Then climb west over the top of Carn Cloich-mhuilinn and north-west to Beinn Bhrotain.

Descend north-west to the col at the head of Coire Cath nam Fionn and climb to the flat summit of Monadh Mor. The quickest return is by the same route, possibly with a slight diversion to avoid the re-ascent of Beinn Bhrotain.

The other route starts at Achlean in Glen Feshie and follows the path up Coire Fhearnagan, passing south of Carn Ban Mor to descend across the Moine Mhor to Lochan nan Cnapan, from where it is an easy climb south-east to Monadh Mor. From there continue to Beinn Bhrotain and return by the same way.

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