Date/Time
Date(s) - 26/06/20228:00 am - 9:00 pm
Walk Details
Pub Stop?: If Time Permits O/S Map Sheet No.: 44 Grid Ref. Start: 308850 Grid Ref. Finish 308850 Walk (Miles): 18 Walk Hours: 9 Bus Time to Walk:2 hrs Bus Time from Walk: 1.5 hrs Departure time from walk: 7:00 pmWalk Notes
Aberdeen Hillwalking Club
26th June 2022 Bus departs Aberdeen at 8.00 am
Loch Muick Circular – Various Walks
O.S. Map 44 – Ballater & Glen Clova
All walks today commence at the Spittal of Glenmuick car park.
Anyone wishing to do a different walk from those published must consult with Alan & Fiona Wallace who will determine whether the walk is feasible & can be undertaken within the time constraints allowed.
Walk 1 – 5 Munros Circuit
Important Note: – this is a strenuous walk & should only be undertaken by very fit & fast walkers. A pace in excess of 4km/hour (2.5 miles/hour) will be required to complete this walk in the time allotted Good navigational skills are required on this walk & walkers should stay as a group in the interests of safety.
Leave car park & head South West to gain the wide track along the South/East side of Loch Muick. Follow the track towards the end of the loch & at the bridge over the Black Burn Grid. Ref. 288 822, head uphill on the land rover track & along the top until you reach the stable at Grid. Ref. NO. 257 808. From here take the path uphill in a North West direction to reach the 1st Munro – Broad Cairn (998m). From there follow path North West past the Cairn of Gowal to reach the 2nd Munro – Cairn Bannoch (1,012m). Continue heading North West on a path which then bends Northwards to reach the 3rd Munro – Carn an t-Sagairt Mor (1047m) where remains of a wrecked plane can be seen scattered across the hill. Leave the top in an Easterly direction downhill to pick up the path which leads to The Stuic. At Grid. Ref.NO. 227 849 leave the path & head Southwards to reach your 4th Munro – Carn a’ Choire Bhoidheach (1,110m). From here head North Eastwards to regain the path which swings uphill past Cac Carn Mor & then Northwards to 5th & final Munro – Lochnagar (Cac Carn Beag) (1,115m).The shorter & quickest way back is to follow the path Southwards past Cac Carn Mor & then Eastwards along the head of the cliffs & eventually North Eastwards to gain the steps which lead downhill towards the col at the base of Meikle Pap. From the col take the good path Eastwards which leads downhill most of the way then bends uphill to a junction with a land rover track at Grid. Ref. NO. 273 862. From here head downhill Southeast at first then Eastwards to cross the ford at the Allt- na – giubhsaich at the edge of the woods. Follow the path through the wood, past some stone buildings & follow the wide track which heads South East then North East back to the Spittal of Glenmuick car park where the bus will be waiting.
Walking distance approx. 17.5 miles/28km. Ascent:1,210m
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Max elevation: 1148 m
Min elevation: 402 m
Walk 2 – Lochnagar (Cac Carn Beag) – Usual Route which is Anti-clockwise.
This is a walk for fit walkers & should take about 7 hours to complete at an average pace of 3.5 km/hour (c. 2 miles/hour). This does not include rest stops so allow about another hour for breaks taking total time to approx. 8 hours.
Leave car park & head South West past toilets & visitor Centre. Take wide track off to the right at Grid. Ref. NO. 308 850 (it may be signposted as the way to Lochnagar) & walk North Westwards until you reach some stone buildings & trees. Go past buildings into the woods & cross the Allt-na-giubhsaich at the ford. Follow the wide track uphill in a Westerly direction at first then North Westerly until you reach a junction at Grid. Ref.NO. 273 862. At this point leave the land rover track & take path that goes left (Westwards) downhill at first then upwards towards the col at base of Meikle Pap. From the col take the well made path which weaves its way Southwards uphill through the boulders & around the edge of the cliffs. At the North West ridge of Cuidhe Crom the path levels out & heads downhill in a Westerly direction skirting the cliff tops to the right. The path eventually bends upwards North West past Cac Carn Mor & then Northwards to today’s hill – Lochnagar (Cac Carn Beag)(1,115m). Retrace your steps back past Cac Carn Mor being careful not to take the path off to the right at Grid. Ref. NO. 245 856 as this leads to The Stuic. About 300m further on at Grid. Ref. 249 853 take the path off to the right which heads South East & follows the Glas Allt burn downhill on a well made path. Cross the bridge & continue downhill to reach the waterfall. From here continue on the path downhill to reach the woods around Glas Allt Shiel. There is a bothy at the rear of the main building which may be used for a rest stop. Head South East towards Loch Muick & take the land rover track North East until you reach the boat house at the end of the loch Grid. Ref. NO. 295 844. Take the path Eastwards across the end of the loch & eventually cross the bridge over the outflow from the loch. From here walk up to meet the land rover track on the East side of Loch Muick & follow it Northwards back to the car park & the bus at the Spittal of Glenmuick.
Walking distance approx. 10.5 miles/19km. Ascent: 895m.
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Max elevation: 1148 m
Min elevation: 398 m
Walk 3 – Circuit of Loch Muick (clockwise).
This is the shortest walk today & should be within the capabilities of most walkers. The walk should take around 3.75 hours walking at 3.5 km/hour (about 2 miles/hour). After adding on an hour for rest stops total time would be around 5 hours.
From the car park head past the toilets & visitor centre to reach the land rover track on the Eastern/Southern side of Loch Muick. Follow along this wide track until you reach the bridge at Black Burn. From here turn off right to follow the narrow path along the edge of Loch Muick. Cut across the head of the loch (this may be wet depending on recent weather) & take the path which heads Eastwards towards the woods & Glas Allt Shiel.. There is a bothy at the rear of the building which may be used for a rest stop. Continue North East along the land rover track which keeps to the edge of the loch. Follow the instructions from this point as per those used on Walk 2 to find your way back to the bus.
Walking distance approx. 7.5 miles/12 km. Ascent:220 m.
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Max elevation: 454 m
Min elevation: 399 m
Bus departs Spittal of Glenmuick car park for Aberdeen at 7.00 pm. There may be a pub stop but only if time allows.
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.
In the event of an emergency arising, the person in charge today should be notified, if possible, before the emergency services are contacted on 999.
The Committee Member in charge of today’s walk is Alan Wallace Mobile No. 07597311049
Bookings
Online bookings are closed for this event. Please contact Gilbert to find out if there are spaces available.