Glen Feshie
Date: | Sunday 24 August |
Transport: | COACH |
OS Map No: | 35 |
A Walk - Mullach Clach a’Bhlair & Carn Ban Mor
Start at car park before Auchlean in GlenFeshie (NN 851 985) and head S along E side of River Feshie past Carnachuin before ascending track up southern flank of Meall nan Sleac and on to Mullach Clach a’Bhlair (M=1019m). Descend to track and follow NE over 953m and on to Carn Ban Mor (1052m). From summit head W picking up track descending Coire Fhearnagan and back to Auchlean.
Approx distance: 23 km
Total ascent: 940 m
Min walking time: 7 ¼ hrs
B Walk - Mullach Clach a’Bhlair
As A walk to summit of Munro, Mullach Clach a’Bhlair then descend SW over Druim nam Bo to Lochan nam Bo. From here head W to pick up path which ascends Creag na Gaibhre, and descend to Ruigh-aiteachan bothy and follow track north up E side of River Feshie to Auchlean.
Approx distance: 23 km
Total ascent: 700 m
Min walking time: 7 hrs
C Walk - Speyside Way to Kingussie
Start at Loch Insh Watersports Centre (NN 840 044) and go eastwards on B970 to pick up Speyside Way at NN 842 045. Follow signposted trail bypassing Balnespick then into Inshriach Forest on tarmac road. At NN 838 022 the trail leaves the road to turn right looping around two lochans to the outskirts of Insh village. From there the trail goes SW to Inveruglas then on to Drumguish and Tromie Bridge. From here follow the B970 W sometimes on roadside path to Ruthven Barracks and Kingussie.
Approx distance: 15 km
Total ascent: 220 m
Min walking time: 5 ½ hrs (@3 kph)
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 19th-21st September (Beauly Weekend). Other information/events: Club Slide Show & Calendar Night on 12th September.
