The walk has the benefit of a very well constructed path making this a good short and relatively easy hillwalk. Newsletter Settings, Cut off date for issue 135 of Singletrack is the 25th January - You need to join us by this date in order to receive the next issue. Loch Muick – Loch Muick Rondje vanuit Clova is een gemiddelde wandeling. These hotels near Loch Muick in Ballater have a bar or lounge available on the premises: Hilton Grand Vacations at Craigendarroch Suites - Traveller rating: 4.5/5 Glen Clova Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5 Classifieds Rules The ridge incorporates six tops but all are climbable before plummeting down to Kilburn in Glen Clova. If not due legal process, then perhaps (as a minimum) chuck him in a river..? I've not done the loop as briefed above yet, but hopefully soon. Report. – sorry being lazy and not looking a the map properly. Bathgate . Huh – you never swoon at pictures of TJ (the wino in the buff coloured jersey). Yes so I see!!! More here 8) … Dismiss, Viewing 18 posts - 1 through 18 (of 18 total), Premier Partners for Singletrack issues & exclusive subscriber perks, Metcheck MTB Weather Forecasts At A Glance, Singletrack Lockdown 2020 426ml Coffee Mug, http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/glen-clova-weekend-23may-update, Editor’s Choice Awards 2020 – Amanda’s Pick, The Museum of Cycling Curiosities – The Plus Size Brompton, Long Termer Review: Jon’s Intense Tracer 2, This topic has 17 replies, 9 voices, and was last updated. Who’s the buffster in the wine jersey? The outward route to Loch Muick is via Capel Mounth. Climbing Up The Mountain To Loch Brandy At Glen Clova. Up Glen Clova from Kirriemuir Click here to see a detailed map and information about any additional locations. Personally, I’ve examined the contract I’ve drawn up and will be suing him if there is so much as a cloud in the sky. How long did it take you to get round? Broad Cairn in low cloud. Any hike-a-bike in that? It is a long walk but on good tracks and paths. Looking forward to doing that route in May with the STW people. The walk takes in the impressive Glas-allt Shiel house built by Queen Victoria from where there is an optional detour to see some waterfalls. [:)] Who’s the buffster in the wine jersey? Loch Brandy is a superb example of a mountain corrie, backed by craggy slopes and cradling a perfect loch. 😀. Loch Brandy, Glen Clova. Glen Clova is an excellent destination for hillwalking, with routes ranging from gentle strolls along quiet rural roads to challenging hikes up to the summit of the Snub (2746 ft). Ballater Tourism Ballater Hotels ... Glen Clova Hotel & Lodges #1 of 1 Restaurants in Glen Clova 191 reviews. The outward route to Loch Muick is via Capel Mounth. Isn’t there something in our collective Calvinist psyche which prefers pish conditions anyway? 😉, Wow, great views, stunning weather. Playing next. A great alternative to the Glen Clova/Loch Muick/White mounth route if anyone is looking for a shorter day in the hills. I haven't found the midges too bad this year either, and they were only really troublesome low down on the Loch Muick day. He looks like presidential material… [;)]. Loch Muick Glen Clova loop. The Mountaineering Club Journal for 1892 reports that on 1st May, a party of sixteen bicyclists crossed by the Capel Mounth from Glen Muick to Glen Clova. But hey, when you’re that much of a hunk, who needs skillz? I hear he’s one of these “all the gear, no idea” types. However the climb back up from Wester Eggie steepens as it enters the woods higher up so it will probably mean shoving […] Wow, great views, stunning weather. Took us just under 4 hours. He looks like presidential material… 😉, And Stuartie_C has stated in writing that the weather will be the similar to that experienced by swavis yesterday – how great is that! OS Explorer map: OL53: Lochnagar, Glen Muick & Glen Clova Download the free GetOutside app for family-friendly things to do outside Use OS Maps to see more detail including footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and rights of way. 🙂 Who’s the buffster in the wine jersey? swavis. Ballater. Having ridden a loop from Loch Muick to Glen Cova, this ride is a good one for scenery and a few technical bits. Superb day out 8). You can contact the group or leader if in doubt. There are numerous excellent walks around Loch Muick, including a 10 mile circuit of the lake, which can be extended by trails up from the lake to higher tarns (the upper Dubh Loch under dark crags in particular) and tracks onto the high hills to the south-west, including the Capel Mounth track to Glen Clova. Reckons you need full sus for the Capel Mounth descent. There's a well defined footpath running up to the pretty lake for about 1.5 miles. There's a fair bit of pushing on both routes (a and b) but it's worth the effort. Receive a free download with purchase of this map. The path across the plateau is relatively flat but ends with a steep descent into upper Glen Clova. He looks like presidential material…, Some random that turned up on my doorstep 😉, Looking forward to doing that route in May with the STW people. November’s day trip with The Cairngorm Club was from Glen Muick through to Glen Clova. Glen Clova and Loch Muick posted 17 Apr 2012, 10:32 by Jon Bowyer Sunday 1st April 2012. It’s a gradual climb for most of the way, but quite gradual as you only ascend about 250m in 10 miles. West Port, Linlithgow for 7:00am departure. Description:-A number of trails can be ridden from the Glen Clova car park, including the rides described under the Loch Muick venue. – sorry being lazy and not looking a the map properly. Subscriber. Free digital download. Do make sure you're fit enough and have the right footwear and clothing for the walk you want to do, though. 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