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Re: Derry Foot Bridge & Derry Lodge

The road is a easy cycle route and many bike up it and then hike in from Derry Lodge to Macdui. It is a busy road at times, and so my fear it will be even more busy with a new and more solid bridge and the lodge as a hostel or something else is to me sound. Those planning a Challenge route need to note a bridge over the Derry Burn 2.5k north of the lodge - so at worse add 1.5hr walking to get over the river in spate.

The Lairig Ghru (Gallic Làirig Dhrù) link route is fine if you ford the river, or cross the main bridge further up . Reports it is impassable as the bridge was washed away were rather daft as you can simply go by Glen Dee and no bridges to worry about.

Re: Derry Foot Bridge & Derry Lodge

For any Challengers passing this way, an update on this subject after a visit to Derry Lodge at Easter.

A temporary replacement footbridge has been delivered and is due to be installed in the next two weeks. This is only hearsay but I've seen the bridge parts, so that bit is real!

If the bridge does not get installed, your options are a knee deep paddle or a 200m walk up the Derry Burn to a conveniently fallen tree that will keep your feet dry. You will need to dodge some branches but by this stage of the Challenge you should be super-nimble!

Andy

Re: Derry Foot Bridge & Derry Lodge



The Scottish Rights of Way Society are looking to fund a replacement bridge at Derry Lodge if they can raise the funds. More info and ways to donate here:

http://www.scotways.com/news/442-donald-bennet-memorial-appeal