The Devil's Point
| The Devil's Point | |||
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| Range: | Cairngorms | ||
| Summit: | 3,294 feet NN976951 57°2’8"N, 3°41’20"W | ||
The Devil's Point is a mountain forming part of the Cairngorms in Aberdeenshire, lying to the west of the Lairig Ghru pass.
The English-language name is not an accurate translation of the Gaelic Bod an Deamhain, which means "Willy of the Demon". The name in English arose as a result of Queen Victoria's visit to the area, during which she climbed some of the mountains. It is said that she asked her local ghillie, John Brown, to translate the name; to avoid embarrassment he gave a euphemistic answer.
Although The Devil's Point is strikingly distinct when seen from the south, it is perhaps to be considered a subsidiary peak of Cairn Toul, the summit of which lies some about two miles to the north.
The easiest route is to follow the path leading up the Coire Odhar from Corrour Bothy, on the eastern side of the mountain. To reach the bothy requires a long walk in; the most usual route is to follow the Lairig Ghru from Linn of Dee, a distance of some 7½ miles.
The Devil's Point is often climbed along with Cairn Toul. Sgòr an Lochain Uaine, which lies to the north of Cairn Toul is sometimes called The Angel's Peak, possibly as a counterpoint to The Devil's Point.
See also
- The Devil's Arse, Derbyshire
| Munros in SMC Area SMC Section 8 - The Cairngorms |
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Beinn a' Bhuird • Beinn a' Chaorainn • Beinn Bhreac • Beinn Bhrotain • Beinn Mheadhoin • Ben Avon • Ben Macdhui • Braeriach • Bynack More • Cairn Gorm • Cairn Toul • Carn a' Mhaim • Derry Cairngorm • Monadh Mòr • Mullach Clach a' Bhlair • Sgòr an Lochain Uaine • Sgòr Gaoith • The Devil's Point |
