Beinn a Ghlo
| Date: | Sunday 2 November |
| Transport: | COACH |
| OS Map No: | 43 |
A Walk - A (and B) Walk – Carn Liath / Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain
Start from Loch Moraig car park along the farm track heading NE - continue through the gate. Follow track for about 1.5 km branch left at NN 923 678 past the "shed". Follow the track then branch onto the path across the boggy ground (stepping stones) and follow the made path to the summit of Carn Liath (‘grey peak’) (M-975m). Follow the ridge descending in a curve to Beinn Mhaol (possibly 'bald hill') then descend to the col (NN 939 714) (where B group descend east).
Ascend from the col following the path first north then traverse east and finally north up the ridge to the summit of Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain ('The Upland of the Corrie of Round Lumps') (M-1070m).
Return by the ascent route to the Col.
Follow path (sometimes indistinct) east then south east beside the burn from the col then traverse to a broad col (just west of 678m spot height). Follow the track southwards to meet with the made path at approx NN 947 695. Continue south to join track (turn right), follow track west back to the car park and coach.
Approx distance: 17.7
Total ascent: 991
Min walking time: 6.25
B Walk - Carn Liath
As for A-walk to the col 300m north of Beinn Mhaol (NN 939 714) then as for A-walk descend from col to the car park (in bold text in A-walk above!).
Approx distance: 14.6
Total ascent: 700
Min walking time: 5
C Walk - Glen Tilt
On leaving the bus take minor road crossing Fenderbridge at NN 880 668 and after 500m turn left for Kincraigie Farm. Just before farm building, keep straight on northerly track. Stay on this for just over 1 km and at Croftmore turn left to get to the main track going N up Glen Tilt to reach Gilberts Bridge. Cross this then walk S to junction at NN 877 685 where you bear right and keep on a SW direction going downhill then more W and cross bridge at NN 857 674. Turn SE (left) and after 500m turn right up to the Whim viewpoint. Return to the main track and follow this through Old Blair, pass the Castle then down the avenue of trees to the road and the Blair Atholl Arms.
Approx distance: 11.5
Total ascent: 344
Min walking time: 4.5
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:
23rd November: Ben Gulabin and Glenshee area. Transport by CAR.
