Munro · Cairngorms
The Devil's Point
The Devil's Point (1006m) — Bod an Deamhain in Gaelic, a rather more anatomical name that was sanitised for Queen Victoria — is the dramatic pyramid summit that stands above Corrour Bothy at the southern entrance to the Lairig Ghru. It forms one of the most iconic mountain views in Scotland, particularly from the Lairig path looking south. The Munro is usually combined with Cairn Toul to the north on a long Cairngorms round, often as part of a 2-day expedition staying at Corrour.
Quick facts
- Height
- 1006.9m/ 3303ft
- Prominence
- 91 m
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 886 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN976951
- Parking
- NO062898
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 59km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
Estate track 35% · Open hillside 30% · Rocky summit 35%
Start from Linn of Dee (NTS car park) and walk in via Glen Lui to Derry Lodge, then turn north up the Lairig Ghru and continue past Corrour Bothy. From Corrour climb the steep south-west ridge of The Devil's Point directly to the small summit cairn. From there most walkers carry on north over the high col onto Cairn Toul and continue to Sgor an Lochain Uaine and Braeriach for the full eastern Cairngorms round. The Devil's Point alone is 28km return with 850m of ascent — a long walk-in for a short climb.
Terrain
The Glen Lui estate track is firm landrover surface. Beyond Derry Lodge the Lairig Ghru path is rough, boggy in places, then increasingly bouldery as it climbs to the watershed. Corrour Bothy is small and busy in summer — overnight stays not guaranteed. The south-west ridge of The Devil's Point gives sustained climbing on steep grass and broken rock. At the top a small rocky platform holds the cairn, set right at the lip of the great south face.
In winter
A serious deep-Cairngorms winter expedition. The Lairig Ghru approach in deep snow can be slow and tiring; Corrour Bothy offers basic shelter. The south-west ridge becomes a serious snow climb in winter. The east-facing slopes hold avalanche-prone snow after westerly storms. Phone signal absent throughout. Linn of Dee access is gritted. SAIS Southern Cairngorms applies. Full self-sufficient winter mountaineering required.
This hill is in the Northern Cairngorms SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 53m
- Edinburgh3h 39m
OS maps: OS Landranger 36, OS Landranger 43
Mobile signal: No signal in the Lairig Ghru. Linn of Dee has patchy signal. Corrour bothy area has no coverage at all. Download Harvey Cairngorms map before the drive.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:56
- Sunset
- 21:47
- Civil dawn
- 04:00
- Civil dusk
- 22:42
NOAA Solar Calculator · 23 July 2026
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Around The Devil's Point on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Aviemore station
Cairngorm plateau; Lairig Ghru; Speyside Way; Glenmore
20km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Aviemore
Cairngorms base — Strathspey valley, ski centre, train
20km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Tomintoul
Tomintoul village — the gentle Speysider in the eastern Cairngorms
30km from the hill
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The Devil's Point — common questions
- What difficulty is The Devil's Point?
- On the OutdoorSCOT scale, The Devil's Point comes in at 4/5 — challenging. Expect roughly 17km and 886m of ascent on the usual route — 5-8 hours for most parties. Ground conditions: The Glen Lui estate track is firm landrover surface.
- How much drop does The Devil's Point have?
- The drop is 91m: measured from the summit of The Devil's Point down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain.
- Where's the parking for The Devil's Point?
- Park at NO062898. Double-check the grid reference on an OS map first; informal laybys here fill early in high season.
- What's the best month to climb The Devil's Point?
- Aim for May, June, July, August, September, October on The Devil's Point. In the remaining months treat it as a winter hill — full kit, solid navigation, and a look at the relevant SAIS avalanche forecast before you go.
- Can dogs go up The Devil's Point?
- Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.
- Will I get phone signal on The Devil's Point?
- No signal in the Lairig Ghru. Linn of Dee has patchy signal. Corrour bothy area has no coverage at all. Download Harvey Cairngorms map before the drive.
- Is The Devil's Point safe in winter?
- A serious deep-Cairngorms winter expedition. The Lairig Ghru approach in deep snow can be slow and tiring; Corrour Bothy offers basic shelter. The south-west ridge becomes a serious snow climb in winter. The east-facing slopes hold avalanche-prone snow after westerly storms. Phone signal absent throughout. Linn of Dee access is gritted. SAIS Southern Cairngorms applies. Full self-sufficient winter mountaineering required.
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