Creag nan Gabhar from An Sean-ruigh
An 834 m Corbett in Lochnagar & the Angus Glens, climbed from An Sean-ruigh over largely pathless ground.
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 420 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 834 m
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About this walk
Creag nan Gabhar from An Sean-ruigh is a moderate 3.1 km out-and-back walk with 420 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at An Sean-ruigh, Old Military Road (grid reference NO 140 835). It climbs Creag nan Gabhar (834 m), a Corbett.
Creag nan Gabhar is an 834 m Corbett in Lochnagar & the Angus Glens, 4 km north-west of Carn an Tuirc.
From An Sean-ruigh, Old Military Road, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass.
Route
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The approach
From An Sean-ruigh, head across the hillside towards Creag nan Gabhar.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Creag nan Gabhar.
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Return
Come back down the way you came.
Summit
834 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Creag nan Gabhar from An Sean-ruigh take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 3.1 km route, which has 420 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at An Sean-ruigh, Old Military Road (grid reference NO 140 835). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Creag nan Gabhar (834 m, Corbett).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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