Ben Gulabin
| Date: | Sunday 24 November |
| Transport: | CARS |
| OS Map No: | 43 |
A Walk - A Walk – Ben Gulabin via Carn Bhinnein from Cairnwell
Start at Cairnwell ski centre NO138 782 go westwards up the track towards Loch Vrotachan. From the col traverse southwards to pt 808. Follow ridge SW to Carn nan Sac (M top 920m) then W to Carn a’ Gheoidh (M 975m). Continue W then S to Carn Bhinnein (M top 915m) for spectacular views on a clear day. Traverse eastwards round corrie to pt 829 then follow track southwards over Carn Mor to Ben Gulabin (C 806m). From summit go E to col then descend steeply SSW to the track in Glen Shee. Follow track eastwards to the Spittal.
Approx distance: 18.2 km
Total ascent: 750 m
Min walking time: 6 ¼ hrs
B Walk - Carn Ait
Start at the Spittal of Glenshee NO 110 698 cross the A93 and pick up the Cateran Trail to Tomb. Turn N up a path that tracks east of Bad an Loin. Keep right at a junction to its NE. Follow this N then NE as it climbs to S of Sron na Fionach. Climb E to summit of Carn Chom-Stri (718m). Follow ridge NNE to summit of Carn Ait (C top 864m). Then walk E to col at 151 732 turning S to meet the start of a path at 148 719. Follow this down to where it meets the Cateran Trail. Turn right and follow NW back to start.
Approx distance: 17.7 km
Total ascent: 734 m
Min walking time: 6 hrs
C Walk - Cateran Trail from Spittal to Lair
Start at Spittal of Glenshee NO 110 698. Follow the Cateran tail southwards until it meets the A93. Walk 200m N to the excellent café and gift shop at Lair (care on dangerous road). The walk may be extended by walking to Loch Beanie and back from the Glenshee Lodge (head east along path at 136 683 [add 5 km, 2 hrs])
Approx distance: 11.6 km
Total ascent: minimal
Min walking time: 4 hrs (@3kph)
Please note that the Minimum walking times are based on reasonably fast walkers and assuming good conditions. The times do not include stops or breaks. In poor weather conditions or if members are not comfortable walking at 4km/hour then alternative or shorter routes should be considered.
Next Walk/Activity:
The next club walk is on the 15th December- Xmas Walk to Glen Isla starting at 07.45 am (Blairgowrie) and 08.00 am (Alyth). There will also be an informal ‘Twixt’ meet between Christmas and New Year. Details TBA.
