Walk 17: Crock

Grade: Strenuous

 

Leader: Mike McLaggan, Jim Donaldson, Mountain Leader, & Richard Averiss, Angus Council Ranger.

 

Length: 17km/10.5 miles linear         Ascent: 450m

 

Date: Saturday 2 June 2012

 

Start: Backwater Dam, 09.00 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.30).   Grid Ref: 251 250

 

Finish: Glenisla Hotel 15.30 for refreshments. (Return bus to Kirriemuir leaves at 16.30).

 

Registration: ALL Walkers must register with the Event Centre at Kirriemuir Town Hall at least 15 minutes prior to bus departure. If you are planning to meet the bus en route or are travelling to the walk's starting point by your own transport, then you can register by phone on 07825 387330. If you do not register, you will not be permitted to join the walk.

 

About the walk: This hill is a "Marilyn" (a hill of any height with a drop of 150 metres or more on all sides) and, on a clear day, there are outstanding views from the top. The walk starts at the west side of the Backwater Dam and then goes over open moorland to Glenmarkie Lodge.  Shortly after passing the Lodge the route enters the forest and follows a drystane dyke to the summit then back through the forest before passing Loch Shandra and finishing at the Glenisla Hotel.  This walk is mostly on good tracks.

 

Full hillwalking gear required.  Please bring a packed lunch.

 

Limit: 30

 

Cost: £15

 

This walk is now fully booked. If you wish to be added to the waiting list for this walk please contact us.