The Cairngorms moors, Cairn Culchavie

Departure from Cock Bridge, from the Corgarff Castle car park.

(S/E) Follow the track up the River Don valley. Cross the bridge over the river and arrive at a fork.

(1) Continue left, follow the lake on your left and reach another fork.

(2) Turn right and follow the steep path.

(3) The slope becomes steeper and you may need to carry your bike. Continue straight ahead to the top of Culchavie Cairn.

(4) After enjoying the view of the mountain range, descend by the same route until you reach the fork with the track that follows the valley.

(2) Turn right and continue to the confluence of the two valleys.

(5) Turn around and return to the Corgarff Castle car park (S/E).

No difficulties, very visible and well-marked path.

Lots of wildlife (herons, ducks, birds of prey and other birds, sometimes deer...).

(5) Beekeepers were harvesting honey from their hives when we passed by, so we turned back.

Corgarff Castle.