The weather was still warm when we set off from the ski centre but it was getting late into the evening. In addition, or if there isn't a recorder, you are invited to share your experience on the gofar facebook page to encourage and inspire other runners to have a go! A gradual lightening. Three hours until Im done, I tell my wife. Lakes 25@25 I know it is there in the sky and the mountains and the burns and the lochans and in the eyes of the hares that gawp and gallop, but I cannot see it, cannot touch it. Blissfully, not much descending and reascending was required between the two Munros. I cautiously follow a grassy ramp to the Pools of Dee, the highest point of the Lairig Ghru, where the path is jerky and disjointed, waterlogged and strewn with boulders. This Munro is known for its extensive, sprawling plateau which stretches for miles and is peppered with a vast assortment of striking granite volcanic tors. I had never hallucinated before, but nor had I felt like this before. It feels so free and liberating to have an empty pack, as carrying food for up to four days is back breaking! Bowland Dozen If walking in the summer, your best path of descent will be to return by tracing your steps back to Bathach Beags cairn. When poet Lord Byron saw the Munro Lochnagar he was moved to write about it. With physical fatigue comes mental weariness head fug. A straightforward two-for-one Munro bagging bargain, this peak offers a stunning climb through the beautiful Corrie Fee which takes you up to a vast rolling plateau. See our cookie policy for info. (but at least no longer Gorm-less), Misty scrambling and Eight Tops around Cairn Gorm, Running up (almost) Ben Macdui and up Cairn Gorm, Glenmore lodge winter skills weekend day 1, A quick step and scotch hop across Cairn Gorm and Ben MacDui, A Cairngorm Adventure Pt II aka breaking my Golden Rule, Cairn Gorm, Beinn Mheadhoin and Ben Macdui. These can be linked if you are inclined in continuous fashion, starting and finishing where you like, but returning to the beginning to close the round. cairngormhills.co.uk There have, by my reckoning, been 19 successful rounds by 17 different people. The rocks, bone dry, slip beneath my soles before I can respond. I move on, shuffling, cursing. Once completed, you could always head for a night at Ruigh Aiteachain bothy, one of Scotlands finest and an ideal way to immerse yourself in Glen Feshie. This could easily be included in a days walk, either from the northern side or from the shorter southern approach, says operations coordinator, Wilderness Scotland, Alasdair Fowler. There is huge cairn with a trig point on the top of ben Macdui, as well as a view indicator that reveals the names of many of the surrounding mountains that can be seen on a fine day. Find new inspiration in 2023 with The Great Outdoors. I know they are not real; my mind readily accepts that truth. In the Cairngorms National Park alone there are more than 50 Munros to walk. The day I ran the Cairngorms in one go, the day I had the audacity to try, the day I endured. A schedule of 16 munros including grid references, heights, distances and times is included in Digby Harris's Fellrunner article - see link below. I pulled my buff right over my face to get some warmth to my cold nose and we tried to get some rest. Scottish 4000s There are 14705 Walkhighlanders who have climbed Cairn Gorm. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here. What a great read confirms my thinking. There was a disheartening false summit and a drop before the final ascent. I glance at the glowering silhouette of Mullach Clach a Bhlair, number one of 18, and imagine being up there, among the dark tendrils of cloud. As I descend Ben Macdui, I doubt myself: the bearing is not right; I see a snow patch but in the now-returned mist assume it is a lochan; I contemplate going back to the summit and starting the descent again. Small animals surround me dogs mainly, sometimes with their owners, and sheep too. I move with purpose, hopping sure-footedly between boulders, pushing strongly uphill. Once the Meall Odhar side is reached, proceed in a zig-zag fashion down Glas Maols path of descent. See our cookie policy for info. We decided on a shortcut to the bothy but abandoned it half way through when it was really hard going through thick heather with lots of additional ups and downs. Simple exhaustion? Appropriate insurance cover is recommended. Yorkshire Round Dales Top Ten 23-17. Escape the city and experience the beauty of the remote Cairngorms on the superb Glas Maol Munros Circular Walk. The 14th of 14 Cairngorms Munros. This is not meant to be a moan. Dales Skyline Crags guard the lip of the summit ridge. I tug shoes and socks from wrinkled, oozy, wretched feet, and limp barefoot to the boot where I find a pair of sandals. Only up-graded to Munro status in 1997, this is often seen as the smaller brother to Cairn Toul but it is a fine peak in its own right. This site contains routes up all of the 58 Munros in the Cairngorms. Bob Graham Round I pass a walker in the col and sense that she is catching me as I struggle uphill. It covers the area between A9 is west, Grantown in north, Dales Skyline The route from there wasnt hard to follow. Please send details of any record-breaking runs and the like to Martin Stone who maintains records on behalf of the Fell Runners Association. Caledonian pine forest pushes high up the slopes of Meall a Buachaille. Following the edge of vast plateau, high above the Cairngorms most imposing corries, the Cairn Toul-Braeriach traverse is a mammoth 36km route with almost 2,000 metres of ascent. A post shared by Andi Probert (@andiprobert). Fringed by beaches, Loch Morlich is one of the most beautifully situated bodies of water anywhere in Britain, and it also sits in the heart of the Rothiemurchus forest, one of the largest remaining areas of the native Caledonian pinewood that once carpeted Scotland. Lakes 2500s, Leventons Line A Munro is defined as a Scottish mountain with a summit of at least 3,000ft (914.4m). It is part of the Cairngorms range and wider Grampian Mountains. Sign up to get notified of the latest deals, news and all the latest information direct to your inbox. park in Scotland. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The consequences of my decision a decision that several round veterans and those familiar with the Cairngorms had warned me against were about to unravel. Cairn Gorm soars now, its black cliffs dropping sheer to Strath Nethy. National & Yorkshire 3 Peaks Her round was a subset of the circuit of 31 pioneered by Jim Mann in 2017 and extended by Sasha Chepplin last year to 33 and then by Kim Collinson recently to 34. Glen Lyon Corbett Round You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. They are spread over a colossal area of wilderness. The corries here are home to some of Scotlands most persistent snowfields, says James. SeeThe Cairnwell Munrosfor a suggested route. Over The Hill Round Of course, you can hike up and down without restrictions around the ski centre but its requested that you stick as close to paths as possible. Last modified October 18, 2017, Loch Mullardoch Circuit (12 Munros in a day), Glenfinnan to Inverie to compleat the round, Lucky Loch Lochy escapes the thunderstorms, Lurg Mhor and Bidein aChoire Sheasgaich from Craig, Beinn Liath Mhor and Sgor Ruadh from Torridon, Bidean Nam Bian and friends from Glen Etive, A round of the Tarf Munros from Blair Atholl, Character Building on Beinn Dearg (Ullapool), My Brothers, My Sisters, and My Granddad Monty, Pain and discomfort on the Northern Mullardochs, Tough walk in the Fannichs with two superstars, The Clachet Traverse Four Munros (Black Mount), Glen Tilt Three (Bein a Ghlo) plus the Corbett, Meall aChoire Leith and Meall Corranaich, Loch Ericht to Glen Tromie and Glen Garry, Fort William to Loch Treig and Loch Leven, Copyright Colin Lamont 2016. For me, the glory was long since over. I am running in the dark, in the clouds. Great North Inns Run It was Sir Hugh Munro who first came up with the concept of a list of these mountains in the late 19th century. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Nor is there an easy solution. Similarly, if you wish to submit any new (or old) routes for inclusion see the contact page for the information and format that is required:. Lakes 24 At 4am, I am home. Once on the plateau, the walking is joyously simple, and thats rare in Scotland. She would not have approved of such rapid, head down peak-bagging. This is the 3rd highest Munro in the Park, the fourth highest in the whole of Scotland and its the second highest point in the western massif of the Cairngorms. Sunrise kills the adrenaline of night. The heat was affecting me, my legs were dead, my guts were awful and my feet were killing me, he wrote. We headed off towards the valley which separated this mountain from Bynack More our final mountain of the day (and also the final mountain of the expedition). Dales Top Ten contradiction of the Cairngorms; the most mild and magical place in the country Dartmoor Round. When the ski tows are reached, pick up the track that leads through the ski areas upper parts soon passing some ski buildings. Photo: Shutterstock. I was right but shorter (a mere 70.8 miles) does not mean easier. Cruella Devilles Point The Devils Point, Scary and Lucky You Aint Sgor an Lochain Uaine, Derry! I slump into the drivers seat, legs uselessly dangling out of the open door. A real treat! Lakes 24 We joined a path for a while and then we did a bit of tough off piste walking through lumpy bumpy heather before hitting a more established track in the direction of Linn of Dee. Years of knowing the Cairngorms is not the same as targeted reconnaissance, for the Rigby lines are not lines one would willingly take otherwise. My left knee seems about to buckle. It was a stunning sight. Referee: Ashley Klein; Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond The Cairngorms National Park is a wild and dramatic place to explore. Just make Something worse consumes my mind: I am not enjoying this; I do not want to be here. Bowland Dozen For this reason, The Cairnwell, and its two neighbours Carn Aosda and Carn a Gheoidh can be summitted quite easily in one day. I think, too, of the rabbit: the grey, illuminated lump, the momentary glow of two eyes, the thud. I am so convinced of the presence of a sheep at the side of the track that I stop and touch the rock. Will I be okay? Cairn Gorm is one of the best known summits in Scotland, and despite not being the highest has lent its name to this whole mountain range. I push the drivers seat back and get into my sleeping bag. We made breakfast and coffee in the tent vestibule and James said when the big things are going wrong, its the little things you have to celebrate as he sipped his warm drink. In many instances, climbing the hulking, glacier-bitten granite mountains that make up the huge, roadless fastness of the central Cairngorms Britains largest continuous area of high ground, a sub-arctic plateau studded with high lochans, plunging corries and rocky peaks can often involve seriously long days or even overnights, and thats before you even factor in the often-ferocious climate. Certainly, this is one of the best walks in the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands. No pretension. the middle of the day. Spot an ideal place to cross the burn, then press on towards the first summit, Crn an Tuirc. The descent was far from straight forward, we were nearly 5.5km away from the car park (as the crow files and we all know you cant walk as the crow flies!) The 19.5 km Glas Maol Munros Circular Walk is a thrilling adventure across a hilly plateau in the Cairngorms. South Pennine 39 Trigs Usually youd get to this Munro from Glen Doll via the Jocks Road path, or from the western side of the plateau. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Six County Tops - Peak What then happens to glory? Dragon's Tongue Durham Hewitts. When Graham Nash completed the round last month with John Ryan, he had one of those run forever moments as he descended Cairn Gorm as if you want movement to never cease. I picture it lying back there, a graveyard of asphalt on the A9. Cairngorm (Rigby) Round. cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury caused by the accuracy Eels v Storm. It was devised and completed by Digby Harris on 2nd September 2017. Here, she explains how you can bag these Munros too. The information provided on this site is given in good faith. It wasnt long before we were standing on the summit. For information about our privacy practices, please visit our website. The Northern Corries are one of the most visible spectacles in the Cairngorms, a great wall of glacier-carved, amphitheatre-like crags looking out over Strathspey, and the roads snaking up towards the skiing infrastructure make this one of the most popular jumping-off points for walkers looking to get into the big mountains. National & Yorkshire 3 Peaks Another at last. His route is below. the hills, it is transformed into an arctic environment in mid winter. Dawn is heralded by an orange tint in the east. Why not share your experience on facebook to encourage and inspire other runners to have a go! Wild Camping above the parallel roads with Pygmys as an Afte, Coire an t-Sneachda, the plateau and Cairn Gorm, My First EVER Winter Munro & A Perfect Round Of 4, 4 days and 8 Munros in the Cairngorms by public transit, Cairngorms Family Hike in a windy day.An Adventurous Weekend. A ptarmigan struts and whistles; I see two white chicks scurrying through the grass. Getting to the Glas Maol Munros Circular Walk Trailhead. It was hard to believe wed left our hotel on the western coast of Norway earlier that same morning! While the ascent is relatively easy, what makes this walk challenging is its long approach. This gave us a massive boost. being a hill over 2000ft first categorised by Sir Hugh Munro and regularly Lakes 25@25 Outdoor Writer, Speaker & Explorer of Wild Places. The A9 in the early hours of a Monday morning is very quiet, very lonely. Cairn Toul This is the 3rd highest Munro in the Park, the fourth highest in the whole of Scotland and it's the second highest point in the western massif of the Cairngorms. . Scottish 4000s It were as if the skies were burning. Snowdonia Skyline Yet it still gives the incredible feelings of space and wildness associated with the Cairngorms, says James. This is the We both got wet boots, but it didnt matter because it turned out to be the first of many river crossings that day. Loch Avon looked positively tropical! : gofar99@gmail.com. Inversions on the Blue Mountain nice wee wind down, 2 days at Glenmore Lodge in the Cairngorms, 11th & 12th Munroes 1st winter walk (Ben Macdui & Cairngorm), Johnny Corbett & Mountain Thyme in the Cairngorms with Doug, Cairn Gorm Winter Challenge - Aviemore Weekend, Ben Macdui & Derry Cairngorm from the ski centre, 2 Hikes, 1 Ride, 9 Peaks, (21-9), 17th to 21st September. I run although that is not the right word any longer back to Beinn a Bhuird, up a ramp of crumbling stone, darkly and quietly suffering. I reach for my front, expecting blood, and crouch down on the scree, breathing hard. As of 2 July 2020, 6,768 people had reported completing a round. I knew that I would be afraid. This Munro, known for its crags and long drops, is no easy option either, but Sgor Gaoith is one of the more accessible Munros in the Cairngorms. It is dark. I do not contemplate an end. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. It can be walked or biked into through the beautiful Glen Tanar, but is more easily accessible from the Angus side, says Garry Cormack, lead guide at Hillgoers. Getting Lost: Lessons Learned the Hard Way, Future Forests conservation project boosts Nevis native woodland, Ive become increasingly concerned for the planet: Frozen Planet Cameraman Doug Allan on Climate Change and his Career, Landmark ruling will force the removal of Cairngorms vehicle track, The best moments in life should never be rushed: another update from Chris Townsends 450 mile Colorado walk. Silence imagination, I had told myself, and remember the inevitable night always ends. Photo: Shutterstock. A group of deer drift across my path, offering a dozen or so glinting eyes. Does this count as support? them. Let us know how you many you have bagged! Similarly, if you wish to submit any new (or old) routes for inclusion see the contact page for the information and format that is required:. Its great to hear that youve just started enjoying Munro Bagging. I think of Jonathan Whilock who ran the round twice in 16 days because he thought it would be quicker reversing the direction. Dark Peak 15 Trigs. Walkhighlands strives to provide accurate information but cannot accept responsibility for changes, errors or omissions. The Cairngorms isnt all about the big mountains. I hear my breathing, more ragged than I would like. Super-fit (and sadomasochistic) hikers walk it in a day, but a preferable approach is to stop overnight at Corrour Bothy. With little descent between summits, this walk presents the perfect opportunity to conquer 4 Scottish Munros in under 8 hours. Many of My skin mottles with goosebumps. A path from The Saddle above Loch Aan leads me onto the wet ramparts of Cairn Gorm, home to numerous tiny frogs, before petering out in long grass. This is a circuit of the 16 Munros which encircle Glen Etive, just south of Glen Coe. VIEW FULL MAP. The Cairngorms national park was established in 2003 and was the second such Wainwright 7 Summits, Wicklow Round These were Munro numbers 206 to 219 for Nic. Views from Sgor Gaoith. We hit the third summit on our peak bagging agenda just as the sun was beginning to kick out some heat. I assume she was not merely talking literally. The approach in particular features some boggy sections, so waterproof shoes are a must. You get excellent views to all of the surrounding hills, especially over to the hills west of the Lairig Ghru, says Garry at Hillgoers. A post shared by elaineb******14 (@elaineba123456). I search for glory, for meaning. Munro bagging is an increasingly popular hobby and, with 282 Munro summits to tick off, its a pursuit that can take you on an amazing journey of discovery and geography and over many years. The path to Bynack also passes the picturesque Lochan Uaine green loch where legend has it the fairies wash their clothes. Appropriate insurance cover is recommended. The current list is maintained by the SMC. Dry feet are overrated! Charnley Way, Cleveland Hills Challenge Ben Macdui (the UKs second highest mountain) can be connected to Cairn Gorm, Carn aMhaim, The Devils Point, Cairn Toul, Sgor an Lochain Uaine, Braeriach, Monadh Mor, Beinn Bhrotain, Beinn Bhreac, Beinn aChaorainn, Derry Cairngorm, Beinn Mheadhoin and Bynack More. See a suggested walking route of Ben Macdui. Rob Woodall's Recommended Route : A map (pdf format) illustrating Rob's suggested route. Dales 2000s With the Autumn light, the magnificent changing colours and the sound of the red deer stags roaring, October can be a wonderful time for walking, says James Orpwood, of James Orpwood Mountaineering. Update: Make that 21 successful rounds in 31 years. We woke after a good sleep in the bothy and had breakfast before heading out. There are few true wilderness areas in the UK and the Cairngorms is one of Fitness: Beginner Walk - Great for those starting out albeit a tad longer distance overall than some of the other beginner walks. I am light-headed and wobbly, drunk on mountains. Thanks and take care. Glenfinnan to Inverie to compleat the round. Yorkshire 2000s. Brooding and sprawling, Ben Macdui (1309 metres, 4295 feet) is the overlord of the Cairngorms: the ranges loftiest peak and Britains second highest mountain. Angel Peak (Sgurr an Lochain Uaine) is now included and is shown as peak 18. We made it to the summit of Beinn a Chaorainn and started our descent just as the heavens reopened and soaked us again. : Similarly, if you wish to submit any new (or old) routes for inclusion see the. You undertake them entirely at your own risk. Over The Hill Round It has heavily developed for ski-ing and by the funicular railway to the Ptarmigan restaurant, detracting greatly from its wildness and the experience of climbing it on foot. In addition, or if there isn't a recorder, you are invited to share your experience on the gofar facebook page to encourage and inspire other runners to have a go! The Uath Lochans in Glen Feshie. Corrour is one of the most popular bothies for hikers of the Cairngorms Munros, and it was no surprise to see two tents erected outside at 12pm. Photo: Shutterstock. A highlight of this Munro is it takes in stunning Loch Etchachan. In the Cairngorms National Park alone there are more than 50 Munros to walk. Glas Tulaichean and Gleann Taitneach Circular Walk, The Cateran Trail: Spittal of Glenshee to Kirkton of Glenisla. A post shared by VisitCairngorms (@visitcairngorms). Charlie Ramsay Round Harvey Howgill Tops, Knoydart 7 I look for my car, imagining what I would do if it was not there. Photo: Shutterstock. We landed at Edinburgh airport, collected our car from our good friend Lornas house and drove up to Perth. An out and back is something that hill walkers do when they cant incorporate a mountain into a circular. Cairn Gorm with a summit of 4,084ft is one of the most well known summits in Scotland and a must-do for so many walkers. This site contains routes up all of the 58 Munros in the Cairngorms. Yet I feel the tentacles of tiredness. If I do if I sit down I will dwell on the enormity of what remains: seven major climbs, I calculate. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. We had dinner and lit a fire. We descended down a ridge over Bynack Beg in thick heather. You can quickly experience remoteness here. When a good path of ascent presents itself, take it and head for the large cairn and pillar that marks the summit of Glas Maol. Although some of the starting points can be a bit of a drive. The classic round of Cairn Gorm (1245 metres / 4084 feet) and Cairn Lochan takes around 5 - 6 hours and is a high loop around the mighty granite crags of Coire an t-Scneachda and Coire an Lochan - some of the most impressive mountain architecture in Scotland. These words have become my mantra. Beinn a' Chaorainn is a Scottish mountain in the heart of the Cairngorms range. This simple, low-level walk (5km, 3 miles) only takes about two hours. Welcome to the Cairngorms With forests pepper-potted with deep green lochans, a seemingly endless Arctic tundra where the temperature can drop as low as -27 degrees in the depths of winter, and home to ospreys, reindeer, pine martens and red squirrels, the Cairngorms National Park is one of Scotland's true wildernesses.. Here's how to get outside and explore the lochs, glens, and Munros . Snowdon to Pumlumon With a hand on the boulder that marks the start of the Moine path in Glenfeshie, I push off, jogging into a starless night. The complete round described above is certainly the classic route. Cairn Toul is not an easy or short walk, but well worth the rewards. Cairngorm Munros Canary Islands 3 Peaks Charlie Ramsay Round Charnley Way Cleveland Hills Challenge Cuillin Round Cumbrian Traverse Dales Skyline Dales Top Ten Dales 2000's Dark Peak County Tops Dark Peak 15 Trigs Dartmoor Round Denis Rankin Round Dragon's Tongue Durham Hewitts Etive Munros Round Freeman Round Glen Lyon Corbett Round South Wales Traverse, Tan Hill to Kirkstone Pass Inn We use cookies on our website, by using the site your are consenting to them. This includes 4 out of 5 of the highest hills in the UK as well as 55 'Munros'. I walk back to my car, a halting, stiff-legged half-mile. The highest point on the plateau is called Leabaidh an Dimh Bhuidhe which means the bed of the yellow stag and, unusually, is classified as both a Munro and a Marilyn (2,000 feet compared to a Munros 3,000 feet). Ben Macdui is the second tallest mountain in the UK after Ben Nevis and the tallest in Cairngorms National Park. The paths between the ski centre and Cairn Gorm (our first Munro of the walk) are excellent. Running the Rigby Round - the Cairngorms in one go - Jonny Muir's account of his 21-32 round starting from Achlean in 2019. Begrudgingly, we got all our stuff packed up and put in our packs before taking tent down, and we were careful to pack the inner and outer components separately. You sound tired, she says. Please also refer to the guidelines and definitions in the FRA Handbook. Big day circular from Cairngorm Mount and Cairn Gorm twice! We thought it would take four full days to complete the full route and in actual fact we were looking like doing it in less than three and a half days. Snowdon to Pumlumon No Cure Always Hope The summit ridge looks down over a superb corrie and a loch of the same nameLord Byron, Lochnagar. Upper Calder 13 Trigs I stop after 10 minutes, pulling into a lay-by in the forest. Meall a Buachaille (804 metres / 2637 feet) is a modest hill by Cairngorms standards, but its a great place to start if youre new to the region, with its manageable feel and its all-encompassing views of the Northern Corries to the south. The ridge to the summit of Carn a Mhaim rose steadily in front of us. What emerged in the following days was a profound satisfaction, not from what had been done, but how it had been done. Cumbrian Traverse Tranters Round, Tyndrum Round - Jonny Muir's account of his 21-32 round starting from Achlean in 2019. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. For the crags that are wild and majestic Please take full mountain safety precautions at all times. A remote Munro often without clear paths, this challenging walk in the heart of the Cairngorms is best suited to experienced walkers. Six County Tops - Peak The clouds dispersed for a short while, revealing some dramatic views, but sadly they were short lived. I am in the glen. The car park emerges through the gloom. A "Perfect Day", some reindeers, and Cairn Gorm, Fiaciall Ridge, Beinn Mheadhoin & Cairn Gorm = a big day out, Braeriach 4 + 3, + 10 kg firewood, Corrour overnighter, A Cairngorm epic - day 1 Cairngorm to Loch Etchachan, Aviemore to Linn of Dee via Cairngorm and Ben Macdui, 50+ at 30 Part 3: Bynack More between to slices of Cairngorm, corrour bothy to cairngorm via carn a mhaim and macdui, Creag Mhor & Cairn Gorm but foiled again by Beinn Mheadhoin, Ben Macdui, Beinn Mheadhoin and Cairn Gorm, Mayday in the Caingorms - Ben MacDui & Cairn Gorm, Cairngorm wanderings (inc Cairn Gorm & Loch Avon), Ben Macdui (North) Beinn Mheadhoin, Cairn Gorm, An amazing day in The Cairngorms - The Fiacaill Ridge, Cairn Lochan and Cairngorm (but no Fiachaill :( ), Overnighter in the Cairngorms and not quite as I'd planned, Braeriach - Macdui - Cairngorm - Bynack More Circuit, Ben Hope - Akin To Having Your Parents Turn Up Unannounced, Cairn Gorm, an ugly scar on a lovely hill. Sharp relief. 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