by Eleisha Fahy | 11 September 2025
Bridge of Muick is 1km southwest of Ballater along the B976. From the south end of the bridge, strike uphill south-southwest by a narrow road to Balintober, and continue by a track which climbs south then southeast round the western side of Craig Vallich to a dip on...
by Eleisha Fahy | 11 September 2025
The Monega Pass is the highest of the Mounth Roads, reaching just over 1000m near the summit of Glas Maol. It is one of the most serious walks described on this website. It crosses a high, exposed and featureless plateau which in winter is frequently swept by storms....
by Neil Birch | 11 September 2025
Auchallater is 3km south of Braemar along the A93. From there go southeast up Glen Callater by a good track to Loch Callater, passing the MBA’s Callater Stable bothy. Continue along the path on the northeast side of the loch and up the Allt an Loch with a steep...
by David Oxley | 11 September 2025
This route is only suitable for those with some hillwalking experience, particularly in winter and spring when the hills are snow-covered. On a dry summer day, however, it should present no problems. From Coylumbridge go south along the Lairig Ghru path, but...
by Eleisha Fahy | 11 September 2025
This is a very long walk through the rolling hills and long glens of the Monadhliath. From the centre of Kingussie take the road up the east side of the Allt Mor through the golf course. At Pitmain Estate’s Gynack Lodge a diversion is in place – instead of...
