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...
Old Rhynie Road

Old Rhynie Road

From Tullynessle, head west then northwest to Dubston farm. Take the left-hand farm track round the farm avoiding Terpesie Castle and the Waterworks. Continue west for about 1km, passing through gates to a fork in the track. Follow the right branch northwest leading...
Road to Glenbuchat

Road to Glenbuchat

Please note, the high ground is featureless, and paths and tracks are barely discernible in places. Care and navigational skills will be needed in poor conditions. Just northwest of Smithyford in Glen Buchat, the access track to Upperton leaves the public road....
West Route to Tarland

West Route to Tarland

Go north from Tarland by minor roads to Easter Davoch where this route starts. Continue northwest passing the Lazy Well, north of Reinacharn Lodge. From here follow the track continuing northwest near the top of Gallows Hill to reach the public road at...