Walk 7: Glen Tanar to Glen Esk via Mt Keen

Grade: Extremely Strenuous

 

Leader: Mike Martin, Glen Tanar Ranger, Nick Cole, Colin Gunn, Mountain Leaders & Lisa King, Angus Council Ranger. 

 

Length: 21km/13miles, linear.                 Ascent: 770m

 

Date: Friday 1 June 2012

 

Start: Braeloine Car Park, 09.30 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.00)         Grid Ref: 472 956

 

Finish: Glen Esk Car Park, 17.30 for return bus to Kirriemuir. 

 

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 is a long walk and a high level of fitness is required. Start Braeloine Car Park, past Chapel of St Lesmo (remains of 17^th C. township), follow Water of Tanar through the ancient Caledonian Forest. Emerge from forest onto moorland. Cross the Water of Glen Tanar by Corriebruagh, site of 18^th C. drover's inn. Make the long ascent of Mt Keen, skirting Corrie Corrach. The summit gives good views of Deeside, Lochnagar and the Angus Hills. The route then drops steadily down along the broad south ridge of the mountain into picturesque Glen Esk. Look out for adders sunbathing on the rocks and path.

 

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 please contact us.