Date/Time
Date(s) - 19/07/20268:00 am - 8:30 pm
Walk Details
Pub Stop?: If Time Permits O/S Map Sheet No.: 43 & 44 Grid Ref. Start: 187 648 Grid Ref. Finish 286 761 Walk (Miles): 12 Walk Hours: 7 Bus Time to Walk:2.5 hrs Bus Time from Walk: 2.5 hrs Departure time from walk: 5:30 pmWalk Notes
Today’s through walk takes us from Glen Isla crossing Badandun Hill, Craig Lair, Mid Hill, Bawhelps, South Craig and Mayar to descend into Glen Doll.
Main Walk:- The walk starts near Little Forter in Glen Isla at NGR187648. The track heads NorthEastwards following the Cateran Trail for approx.1 mile/1.6km. At NGR197658 leave the Cateran Trail and take the track on the left heading Northwards to Cuingard and then NorthEastwards to climb Badandun Hill (740m). From the summit descend NorthEastwards and then Northwards to climb over Craig Lair (711m), Mid Hill (774m), Bawhelps (830m) and South Craig (835m). From the summit of South Craig continue Northwards for approx. 0.5 mile/0.8km to NGR233749, leave the track and head Eastwards to climb the Munro top of Mayar (928m). Continue Eastwards to NGR259739 to head NorthEastwards down the Shank of Drumfollow into Glen Doll. Follow the White Water Eastwards to cross a bridge at Glendoll Lodge and continue Eastwards to reach the visitor centre and car park. The bus will be parked in the car park or across the road bridge over the River South Esk NGR 286761.
Walk Distance approx. 12miles/19.3km Ascent 2730ft/832m
Max elevation: 927 m
Min elevation: 251 m
(Only if time allows walkers may wish to take in the 2nd Munro of Driesh (947m) an additional 2miles/3.2km and approx. 1 hour plus walking time there and back from the top of the Shank of Drumfollow).
Shorter Walk:-Those wishing to do a shorter walk should take the bus round to Braedownie. There are a number of tracks still closed in the area due to fallen trees so please check the ranger’s notice board before setting off. The walk following the River South Esk upstream to Bachnagairn is an option and open. From the parking area return to cross the road bridge over the river South Esk and take the track on the left to the farm building at Moulzie. Take the track on the right of the farm and follow the board walk avoiding the boggy areas close to the river to soon cross the foot bridge over the South Esk at NGR278789. Continue to the top of the glen to the footbridge at Bachnagairn. Return by the same route.
Max elevation: 490 m
Min elevation: 251 m
Walk Distance approx. 7.2 miles/11.5km
Bus departs for Aberdeen at 5.30pm
The above notes are for guidance only and are intended as an aid to be used along with a map and compass and/or a GPS device with O/S maps. Please note you can only view the gpx maps by using an appropriate app e.g. OS, Outdooractive or similar.
In the event of an emergency arising, the person in charge of the walk today should be notified before the emergency services are contacted on 999.
Today’s member in charge is Gilbert McCurdy; Mobile No. 07807 240817
Cancellation /Waiting list: It is important to contact Gilbert (Mobile No. 07807240817) if you cannot attend and need to cancel your booking. The bus is often fully booked which means any cancelled seats can be reallocated to those persons on a waiting list. Anyone unsuccessful in booking a seat should contact Gilbert who will put them on a waiting list.