Dorback Drove Roads

Dorback Drove Roads

The first 9km of this route follows two minor roads towards Dorback Lodge. From the hotel at Nethy Bridge, take the road leading south-east up a small brae. At NJ010206 carry on across the crossroads (signposted for Dorback and Tomintoul). After Dorback Place is...
Lairig An Laoigh Drove Road

Lairig An Laoigh Drove Road

This route is a rough, unmade, mountain path, consisting of rough boulders and stones, wet in places. It is well-trodden and, therefore, clearly visible throughout its length, and the line is determined by the major mountain slopes on either side. The major...
Thieves’ Road (Nethy Bridge to Glen More)

Thieves’ Road (Nethy Bridge to Glen More)

Forest Lodge lies south of Nethy Bridge, past Dell Lodge. From there, the track to Glen More heads southwest and is signposted. This is a well-made forest track. After only 100m or so, a junction is reached, whereupon a choice of routes is available: (a) For the...
Chalamain Gap

Chalamain Gap

South to north: Heading through the Chalamain Gap is an alternative finish to the route through the Lairig Ghru. Just below the site of the now demolished Sinclair Memorial Hut (NH959037), a path branches to the right. It leads north on a gradual ascent to the...
Thieves’ Road (Feshiebridge to Glen More)

Thieves’ Road (Feshiebridge to Glen More)

From Feshiebridge, the original line of this track heads north-northwest and goes round a small gate onto a now disused section of road. Crossing the unclassified road it then enters a forest car park at NH853043. The main forest track is followed until reaching a...