Sgor Gaoith/Glen Feshie
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Introduction:
Sgor Gaoith/Glen Feshie
Date:
Sunday 7th August
Transport:
Alyth Square @ 7.15am, Blairgowrie Wellmeadow @ 7.30am
OS Map No:
35/36
Print Walksheet:
A Walk – Sgor Gaoith, Gael Charn
Walk starts at NH852012 north of Auchlean. Head in easterly direction along path to point 870.010, head SE to cross the burn then S and SE, contouring around the hill to cross the Allt a Chrom-Alltain. From there head S for c300mtrs then steeply to the E to reach the corrie lip just south of Sgor Gaoith, follow this to the summit (1118m M). head N past point 1053 to reach Sgoran Dubh Mor.Retrace steps back to 1053 the head along the ridge W and the NW to pass over Meall Bhuidh and on to Geal Charn. Head 300m NW then SW to meet the outward path at 875.007. Follow this to start.
Approx. distance: 15.9 km
Total ascent: 1020 m
Min. walking time: 6.1 hrs
B Walk – Sgor Gaoith
Start as A Walk and follow to summit to Sgor Gaioth, retrace route back to start
Approx. distance: 14.7 km
Total ascent:988 m
Min. walking time: 5.75 hrs
C Walk – Glen Feshie
Drop off point Feshiebridge carpark (NH853042). Take track to south along river to Ballintean. At road turn right and take track on left into forest to Uath Lochan. Join track that goes NW under Craig Far Leitire then to Torbreck and up to B970. Walk along this road beyond Farr to find tracks into woods by Loch Insh and make way to the Watersports Centre for refreshments and wild swimming. Extension into the Sculpture Park at Feshiebridge if interested.
Approx. distance: 8.5 km
Total ascent:116 m
Min. walking time:3.0 hrs
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:
Next walk is to Ben Lui on 28th August. Club BBQ on 13th August.
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