Bynack More and Barns of Bynack
A moderate walk (mountain (above 600m)) in national park Cairngorms in Highland, Scotland, about 19.80km (12.30 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 7:45h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
658m (2158ft)
Descent
649m (2129ft)
Max. Elevation
1060m (3477ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
1307m (4287ft)
Start & End
Glenmore Visitor Centre
Distance
19.80km
(12.3mi)
(12.3mi)
Duration
~7:45h
Difficulty
Moderate
Ordnance Survey Map
5Created by maryw on 21 Aug 2010
A great Cairngorm viewpoint on a clear day, accessible by regular bus from Aviemore. Bynack More (1090 m) is approached on a level path from Glenmore through Ryvoan Pass. Turn right just past the Green Lochan (An Lochan Uaine) onto an old drovers' route - follow the sign to Braemar! Beyond the bridge over the River Nethy, the uphill path becomes rougher, but still distinct, steeper towards the summit. Huge granite Barns of Bynack are worth a short detour SE from the summit.
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Waypoints
OS Grid NH976097
Start of the walk. Pass the Reindeer Centre and take the pedestrian and cyclist path above the road leading to Glenmore Lodge. The route through the native forest is well-signed and includes nature trail information along the way.
OS Grid NJ002105
After passing this green pool, look out for the righthand fork in the path signposted to Braemar, before reaching Ryvoan Bothy
About 2.65 km (~1.65 miles) from 
OS Grid NJ021104
Follow the well-made path uphill from here, it eventually becomes rockier and muddier, heading SE
About 1.89 km (~1.17 miles) from 
OS Grid NJ039087
Take the right hand fork and continue to follow a clear path, which becomes steeper on the final pull up to the summit, changing sides halfway up the ridge
About 2.54 km (~1.58 miles) from 
OS Grid NJ045057
Huge granite blocks, not visible from the summit, but a short distance SE - not to be confused with the Little Barns, which can be seen from the top! Return to Glenmore by same route.
About 2.96 km (~1.84 miles) from 
OS Grid NJ030099
Return via the same path.
About 4.42 km (~2.75 miles) from 
Glenmore againOS Grid NH979097
Back to the visitor centre for the bus back to Aviemore.
About 5.09 km (~3.16 miles) from 
