THE 282 · #17
Ben Macdui
1309 m
MacDuff's Mountain
🥾 Planned

Height rank2nd of 282
RegionCairngorms
Coordinates57.070380°N
3.669100°W
3.669100°W
OS grid refNN 98899 98943
At a glance
The essentials at a glance
Height1309 m
Distance17.5 km
Elevation gain932 m
Guide time6-8 hours
Difficulty4/5
Route & visit
Plan your adventure
Route typeRound Trip
ParkingNot yet added
TerrainNot yet added
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About Ben Macdui
Ben Macdui is Scotland’s second-highest mountain, rising from the vast wilderness of the Cairngorms National Park. Its expansive summit plateau offers a remarkable sense of remoteness, surrounded by dramatic corries, rocky slopes and sweeping Highland scenery. Often climbed alongside Cairn Gorm, the mountain rewards walkers with spectacular views across neighbouring peaks and the Lairig Ghru. Steeped in legends of the mysterious Grey Man, Ben Macdui combines fascinating folklore, breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable mountain adventure.
Our experience
Stories from the hills
Our story from Ben Macdui will appear here after the adventure, alongside the photographs, route notes and things we learned along the way.
Full route guide, photos and our experience coming soon.Check back later for a detailed write-up.
