Walk 2 – The Capel Mounth circuit.
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Walk 2 – The Capel Mounth circuit.
Walk 2 – The Capel Mounth circuit. / Leave car park & head South West past toilets & visitor Centre, head towards Loch Muick, but at NGR 304 846 veer left at a signpost (Glen Clova by Capel Mounth) and ascend gradually S’wards on a wide track for about 5 miles, passing along the west side of Black Hill and Ferrowie before descending steeply into Glen Clova to join a path (NGR 284 772) heading N’wards towards Moulzie. Continue N’wards crossing the South Esk on a “newish” footbridge and veering W’wards to Bachnagairn. Cross the footbridge here and climb N’wards to reach Sandy Hillocks stables (NGR 256 808) above Coire Chash. Descend the refurbished “streak o’ lightning” path to reach the S shore of Loch Muick (NGR 273 818). Head NE’wards along this path for about 3.5 miles to arrive back at the Spittal bus park. / Walking distance approx. 14 miles. / Bus departs Spittal of Glenmuick car park for Aberdeen at 6.30 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 Wendy Godsman
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