Spittal of Glenshee Circular – The Munro Glas Tulaichean & Other Walks

Walk 1: Glas Tulaichean Circular

This Glas Tulaichean circular route is a 22.5km route ascending the Glas Tulaichean Munro, descending to Loch nan Eun, then following the outflow (Allt Easgaidh) along Glen Taitneach back to rejoin the outward route and Glenlochsie Farm. The full walk taking in Loch nan Eun should take around 7 to 7 1/2 hours to complete including 1/2 hour stop..

From the bus head North West up the road towards the Dalmunzie Castle Hotel. Walk past the hotel & Glenlochsie Farm to gain the dismantled railway track which heads up the glen towards the ruin at Glenlochsie Lodge (Waypoint 2 – Grid Ref. NO 062 727) . Follow the wide landrover track uphill for 4 km until you reach the top at the Munro Glas Tulaichean (1051m). At the top, weather permitting, there should be good views of the numerous hills to the North. Before continuing from the summit check you have time to complete the circuit, approximately 4 hours will be needed to descend and return the remaining 12.5km via Loch nan Eun to the bus. Follow the faint path downhill on the North East ridge of Glas Tulaichean which leads towards Loch nan Eun, taking care not to veer off to the right on the ridge which heads towards Sron na Saobhaidh. The path may be difficult to see for the last 0.5km prior to reaching the Loch but a short cross country section will take you to a better path (Waypoint 4 Grid Ref. NO 060 778). At the loch take the path through the narrow gap which heads downhill South Eastwards following the line of the loch outflow ( Allt Easgaidh)  until this path joins the wide land rover track in Gleann Taitneach. Follow this track all the way down the glen until you reach the old bridge at the Spittal of Glenshee where the bus will be parked nearby.

If you feel time is short when you reach the summit of Glas Tulaichean you can retrace your steps back to the bus.

Walking distance approx.  14 miles/22.5km. Ascent: 812m.

Please note that the route download to your mobile device only works if you can open gpx  files (e.g. OS or OutdoorActive) 

Walk 2: Short Walk- Glen Lochsie Circular

This walk is suitable for most walkers & should take approximately 4 1/2 hours to complete including 1 hour for stops. However it may be more than an hour for rest stops should you sample the fine coffee (& hopefully tablet) at the Dalmunzie Castle Hotel.

The walk starts at the Spittal of Glenshee & follows the route as for the start of Walk 1 in up to the ruin at Glen Lochsie Lodge, returning on the South side of the Glen Lochsie Burn via the land rover track through the two large plantations.

The walk can also be completed in a clockwise direction if you wish to include a stop at Dalmunzie Castle Hotel near the end of your walk. In this case head SW from the path following the landrover track into the first plantation then continuing to the ruined Glen Lochsie Lodge at approx 6 km from start point before heading back SE along the path to the North of the Glen Lochsie Burn.

Walking distance approx. 7 miles / 11.8 km. Ascent: 267 m

Please notethat the route download to your mobile device only works if you can open gpx files (e.g. OS or OutdoorActive)

Bus departs for Aberdeen at 6:00pm There may be a pub stop of 30 minutes 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 with OS maps.

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.

Committee member in charge of today is Jim Coghill.  Mobile No. 07438 443932

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.