Walk 24: Davies Burrach, Loch Esk, Bachnagairn

Grade: Strenuous

 

Leader: Steve O'Kane, Mick Pawley, Mountain Leaders & Janey Andrews, ASP Mountain Leader.

 

Length:  16km/10 miles circular.            Ascent: 600m

 

Date: Sunday 3 June 2012

 

Start: Glen Doll Car Park, 09.15 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.30)    Grid Ref: 283 761

 

Finish: Glen Doll Car Park, 16.00 for bus to refreshments at the Glen Clova Hotel. (Return bus to Kirriemuir leaves at 17.00)

 

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: From the ranger base the walk heads through Glen Doll Forest along Jock's Road, the oldest right of way in Scotland. Once out of the forest, the glacier carved valley bounded by rocky cliffs of around 310 metres gives the walk a true mountain experience. The route climbs steadily until it leaves the right of way and heads towards Loch Esk. Once the Loch is reached all the climbing has been completed and the walk continues on a poorly defined track with a steady but sometimes boggy descent. However, the splendid view to Bachnagairn and the valley floor compensates for the under foot conditions.

 

Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.

  

Limit: 30

 

Cost: £15