The last section is a steep and rocky climb, and uneven underfoot it would be easy to slip here. Whilst the ground has been rising gradually, the final push to the summit of Bynack More is the real challenge of the day. But it could be easily hidden if there’s low cloud. Now, the Bynack More summit is obvious ahead on a clear day, a pyramid shaped Cairngorm mountain that rises rather proudly out of the landscape. The weather can change quickly, so pack layers, waterproofs & sun screen!Īs you cross the moor, watch out for another junction in the path – take the right fork towards the summit. In early summer, this landscape is an explosion of purple and pink hued heather but be warned: this part of the route is completely exposed and open to the elements. First over a bridge, the stony trail now crosses open moorland. This will lead you over a bridge and eventually to a shallow river which you’ll need to cross (use the bridge upstream if the water is deep).įrom the junction the path starts to climb gently. From here the first part of the walk is flat and passes through the ancient and incredibly beautiful Caledonian pine forest. It’s an ‘out-and-back’ trail which avoids the altogether wilder Cairngorm plateau, which makes this peak perfect for munro novices.īeginning in the car park, follow the path that starts at two boulders with a purple way marker.
The Bynack More routeįor a munro in the Cairngorms, the route to the Bynack More summit and back is surprisingly straightforward. And if you want to wild swim in An Lochan Uaine then add another half hour or so on top. I would allocate another hour if you wanted a chilled, slower paced day. We were closer to seven and a half up and down, but we did stop to take photographs and catch our breath.
How long does it take to hike Bynack More?īynack More takes around seven hours to climb, six if you’re in good shape. Bynack More is 1,090m (3,576 feet) high, making this Cairngorm mountain one of Scotland’s 282 munros.
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