Beinn Bhrotain Mountain
Remote Scottish mountain and Munro in Cairngorms
Munro on the Cairngorms plateau, approached from Glen Avon. Hillwalkers come for long ridges, plateau terrain and winter snow routes.
Beinn Bhrotain at a Glance#
How to Get to Beinn Bhrotain#
Approaches typically start from the Linn of Dee car park near Braemar (about 35-40 minutes by car). From Linn of Dee follow estate tracks toward Derry Lodge and then pick up stalkers’ paths into Glen Derry for the ascent. The route is long-plan for a full day from the car park.
Tips for Visiting Beinn Bhrotain#
- Start early-weather in the Cairngorms can change suddenly and visibility is best in the morning.
- Cross-reference OS maps and a GPS track; some plateaus are featureless and navigation can get tricky in mist.
- Wear gaiters: the approaches include boggy stretches after rain.
Best Time to Visit Beinn Bhrotain#
Late spring through early autumn gives the best combination of daylight and route accessibility; check conditions year-round for snow and wind.
Weather & Climate near Beinn Bhrotain#
Beinn Bhrotain's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -4°C to 13°C. Heavy rainfall (2304 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 1° | -10° | 286 mm | overcast | 97% | 13.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 0° | -11° | 191 mm | overcast | 96% | 13.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 1° | -10° | 219 mm | overcast | 94% | 12.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | -2° - 4° | -6° | 138 mm | overcast | 90% | 10.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Poor | 1° - 8° | -1° | 134 mm | overcast | 87% | 9.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.4h |
| June | Poor | 3° - 11° | 3° | 121 mm | overcast | 88% | 9.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.6h |
| July | Poor | 6° - 13° | 6° | 125 mm | overcast | 88% | 8.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.0h |
| August | Poor | 5° - 12° | 5° | 148 mm | overcast | 90% | 9.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Poor | 3° - 10° | 1° | 199 mm | overcast | 92% | 10.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 6° | -3° | 249 mm | overcast | 95% | 12.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 3° | -7° | 246 mm | overcast | 97% | 12.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 1° | -9° | 248 mm | overcast | 97% | 12.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
