Dalwhinnie — Kingussie
Dalkin two
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By F Berry on 05 Jun 2023
Description
This route provides a more off road alternative to Dalkin one, however it passes through very remote terrain, and climbs to 540m, so is not for those who require civilisation nearby. There is a hard surface underfoot for most of the distance except along parts of the military road just north of Phones. In fact, very hard on the feet. No refreshments or facilities of any sort en route.
South of Ruthven the route passes beneath the A9 then it is necessary to recross it, but sightlines are good although care must be taken. The route then follows the line of General Wade's military road, which was a delightful place to be on a warm summer's day. A lochan with geese, damselflies and dragonflies, many birds, especially in the woodland near Phones.
At Phones the route leaves the Old Military Road and uses a hard track to head over the shoulder of Druim nam Sac at 540m. Excellent views of the surrounding hills, including Ben Alder, the Monadhliaths and part of the Cairngorms. More steeply down to Loch Cuaich, then along beside the aqueduct all the way to Dalwhinnie, crossing beneath the A9 due east of the village
This route provides a more off road alternative to Dalkin one, however it passes through very remote terrain, and climbs to 540m, so is not for those who require civilisation nearby. There is a hard surface underfoot for most of the distance except along parts of the military road just north of Phones. In fact, very hard on the feet. No refreshments or facilities of any sort en route.
South of Ruthven the route passes beneath the A9 then it is necessary to recross it, but sightlines are good although care must be taken. The route then follows the line of General Wade's military road, which was a delightful place to be on a warm summer's day. A lochan with geese, damselflies and dragonflies, many birds, especially in the woodland near Phones.
At Phones the route leaves the Old Military Road and uses a hard track to head over the shoulder of Druim nam Sac at 540m. Excellent views of the surrounding hills, including Ben Alder, the Monadhliaths and part of the Cairngorms. More steeply down to Loch Cuaich, then along beside the aqueduct all the way to Dalwhinnie, crossing beneath the A9 due east of the village
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Geography information system (GIS) data
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Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Dalwhinnie
Grid Ref
NN6344084897
Lat / Lon
56.93513° / -4.24586°
Easting / Northing
263,440E / 784,897N
What3Words
easygoing.share.urban
Kingussie
Grid Ref
NH7563300446
Lat / Lon
57.07816° / -4.05332°
Easting / Northing
275,633E / 800,446N
What3Words
squirts.solution.famed
Dalwhinnie | |
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Grid Ref | NN6344084897 |
Lat / Lon | 56.93513° / -4.24586° |
Easting / Northing | 263,440E / 784,897N |
What3Words | easygoing.share.urban |
Kingussie | |
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Grid Ref | NH7563300446 |
Lat / Lon | 57.07816° / -4.05332° |
Easting / Northing | 275,633E / 800,446N |
What3Words | squirts.solution.famed |
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review
F Berry
05 Jun 2023Walked the route from Ruthven to Dalwhinnie on a hot summer's day. It was easy to follow, with tracks all the way, pretty hard underfoot, except through the woodland just north of Phones. Could be tricky for wheelers due to rough ground, fairly narrow paths on the Military Road, and the burn crossing where a bridge is broken (see photo). It is mainly off road, but avoids habitation completely so is very remote. However it is easy to follow and the scenery is spectacular.
We crossed the A9 easily enough, but it was fairly early in the morning so traffic was light, sightlines were good. The Old Military Road was a pleasant route across moorland, with birdsong much in evidence. There were also dragonflies and damselflies. The streams were all bridged, with old bridge Drochaid Balbh Bhordain being particularly picturesque. Just east of Phones the route uses new estate tracks to climb to 540m before dropping down to Loch Cuaich, with ever widening views to the surrounding hills. The streams are all bridged except at Allt a Choire Buidhe where one has been washed away, there was hardly any water in that stream so it was easy for us to cross although it might be difficult for wheelers here. Southeast of Loch Cuaich the route became more tedious, being hard underfoot, and with no shade. The route follows an aqueduct (empty), and keeps away from the A9, which it crosses in an underpass.
In summary, an excellent, long day's walk, marred only by the fairly tedious last couple of miles along beside the aqueduct.
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