The Devil's Point

The strikingly named Devil’s Point (1,004 m) stands as a dramatic sentinel at the southern end of the Lairig Ghru, one of Scotland’s great mountain passes. Towering above the wild corries of the Cairngorms, it offers one of the most commanding views in the eastern Highlands. The long approach from the Linn of Dee begins with a cycle or walk along a good estate track through Caledonian pine forest and into the wide, wild glen of the River Dee. The trail leads to the remote Corrour Bothy, a welcome landmark and popular overnight shelter. From here, the climb steepens as the path zig-zags up the rocky flanks of Coire Odhar, eventually reaching the col between Cairn Toul and The Devil’s Point. The short final push to the summit is rewarded with a breathtaking panorama. Below, the Lairig Ghru cuts a deep trench through the heart of the Cairngorms, while to the north rise the mighty peaks of Cairn Toul, Braeriach, and Ben Macdui. To the south, the rolling hills of Deeside stretch away towards Braemar. Though often climbed as part of a longer expedition to Cairn Toul or Braeriach, The Devil’s Point makes a superb objective in its own right—remote, atmospheric, and steeped in Highland character.