Glas Tulaichean and Carn an Rìgh
Up Glen Lochsie on an old railway track to two Munros, one of them deep in the hills.
- Distance
- 28.5 km
- Ascent
- 1150 m
- Time
- 8.5–11.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1051 m
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About this walk
Glas Tulaichean and Carn an Rìgh is a hard 28.5 km out-and-back walk with 1,150 m of ascent, taking 8.5 to 11.5 hours. It starts at Spittal of Glenshee (grid reference NO 109 699). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Glas Tulaichean at 1,051 m.
From Spittal of Glenshee, the route passes Dalmunzie and follows Glen Lochsie, where the old trackbed of a shooting railway leads into the hills. A path climbs onto Glas Tulaichean's broad summit ridge.
Carn an Rìgh, 'hill of the king', is a remote detour to the north-west, and the route returns to Glen Lochsie.
Route
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1
Glen Lochsie
Pass Dalmunzie and follow the track and old railway line up Glen Lochsie.
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2
Glas Tulaichean
Climb the path onto Glas Tulaichean's summit ridge.
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3
Carn an Rìgh
Cross north-west to Carn an Rìgh, then return to Glen Lochsie.
Summits
1051 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Glas Tulaichean and Carn an Rìgh take?
- Most walkers take 8.5–11.5 hours for the 28.5 km route, which has 1,150 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 Spittal of Glenshee (grid reference NO 109 699). Car park at Spittal of Glenshee.
- 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 hard. Track up the glen; broad, stony ridges; pathless sections to Carn an Rìgh.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Glas Tulaichean (1051 m, Munro); Carn an Righ (1029 m, Munro).
- 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. Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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