Map xx, Grid Ref 704740 ?? The Lomond Hills have a rich and varied history. From the Iron Age are the remains of several hill forts, which can be found around the summits of both East and West Lomond as well as at Maiden Castle, a grassy knoll that lies …
Linn o Dee (Map 43, Grid Ref 063897) This is the gateway to the high mountains of the southern Cairngorms and a great access point into Glen Derry and Luibeg via Derry Lodge, and through the superb expanding Caledonian pinewoods in these two scenic mountain passes, or via the Chest …
Distance: 16 miles/26km Ascent: 3215ft/980m Time: 6-7 hours Start/finish: Large layby on A93 at Inver, opposite red telephone box (GR: NO 234938) Maps: Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 Landranger sheets 43 (Braemar & Blair Atholl) and 44 (Ballater)Route: Follow minor road, then track to Ballachlaggan. Turn R on grassy path, climb past …
Map 44, Grid Ref 480965 Pay for car parking so remember some change. There is a visitor centre & toilets near the car park. Many route options for the shorter winter days. There are plenty of well marked paths in Glen Tanar, on either side of the Water of Tanar. …
Map 44, Grid Ref 310851 “England! thy beauties are tame and domestic, to one who has roved o’er the mountains afar. Oh, for the crags that is wild and majestic! The steep frowning glories of dark Lochnagar!” So wrote Lord Byron who climbed Lochnagar from Invercauld by the Garbh Allt, …
Map 44, Grid Ref 283761 Glen Doll lies within the Cairngorm National Park at the top of Glen Clova, in an area of steep hills, Corries and Munros. It includes Corrie Fee Nature Reserve which has many endangered plants. The ancient track Jocks Road starts in the glen and ending …
Map 43/36??, Grid Ref 187914 Vast kilometres of tracks for cycling and walking some of the higher tops, travelling via old rights of way, passing several crofts, the area has a rich history. With good access to Ben Avon, Ben a Bhuird, Cullardoch, Carn Liath and Loch Builg. Great views …
Map 44, Grid Ref 274818 Corrie Chash and Broad Cairn (6180m) – Cairn Bannoch (1012m) Loch Muick occupies a dark, steep sided glen on the Royal family’s Balmoral Estate. It offers numerous levels of walking for all, including families. The Glas- Alt- Shiel Queen Victoria’s holiday home she built for …
Map xx, Grid Ref 075286 Often known as the Haughs o Cromdale, a long arc above the old settlement of Cromdale. These hills held many illicit stills for whisky and is home to one of the oldest distilleries left. The summit to Clash nam Piobair or best known as the …
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Map 44, Grid Ref 447804 From the car park at the head of Glen Esk, a relatively easy ascent of the most easterly Munro, Mount Keen, can be made. The route goes via Glen Mark to join the track on the west side of the Ladder Burn, then north to …
2016 Sunday 16th October – Day Meet – Fungle/ Firmounth round trip from Birse Castle Tuesday 25th October – Indoor Meet – 8.00pm Station Hotel – Toby Burrell – Climbing in Pantagonia Friday 18th November – Weekend Meet – Ochils Club Hut. Tuesday 29th November – Indoor Meet- Andy Hall – …
(Map 56, Grid Ref: 093 087) Now an independent bunkhouse, (former SYHA hostel), Inveray Bunkhouse is Located on Dalmally Road, Inveray. Tel. 01499 302454 Arrive Friday evening, check-in time between 1600 – 2100. All bedding provided. Breakfast available for £3.50 Cost £17.00 pppn
(Map 43, Grid Ref 139 782) The opportunities are numerous, especially using the elevation of the Ski Centre (650m). Numerous hills West and East side of the A93 can be climbed. Glas Maol, Creag Leacach, Carn an Tuirc, Carn Aosda, Cairnwell, Carn na Sac, Carn a’Gheoidh. A few good rounds …
Ben Rinnes is a fine isolated hill situated to the south west of Dufftown. Its distinctive conical shape can be seen from many parts of the Grampians and it most easily climbed from the car park on the road to Edinville. A visit to the tors on the north west …
(Map 44, Grid Ref 244861) The mountain’s principal feature is a north-facing corrie around which most of the subsidiary tops as well as the main peak sit. The mountain is a Munro and is popular with hill walkers at all times of the year. The most common ascent route is …
(Map 36/37, Grid ref 170186) As the highest village in Scotland, its a great starting point for many hills, Munros or Grahams. North along the Strath Avon lie the hills of Cromdale, where reindeer can often be seen on the high tops. A bike is most useful to follow the …
(Map 43, Grid Ref 167629 & 161672) Mount Blairs prominent cone stands out between Glen Shee and Glen Isla, Duchray Hill lies 4klm to the north of Mount Blair across the B951. Splendid views possible on a good clear day from the massive summit cairn and triangulation pillar. Climbed from …
(Map 44/45, Grid Ref 391 627) This glen is next to glen Clova and you can start walking from there at (373653), a car parking area on the B955, the right hand Clova Road. Quite a few tops to cover Manywee (685m), Firmbacks (756m), Craigthran (550m), total ascent over (914m) …
A form that climbers and hillwalkers are encouraged to fill out before heading into Scotland’s hills has been made available online. The Going to the Hills contact form has details that would be useful to police and mountain rescue teams in the event of an emergency. Once filled out, the …