Drovers Mountain Trek Break
The walking: Let us organise you on this Drovers Mountain Trek in Angus, East Perthshire and Deeside. An experienced and knowledgeable mountain leader will guide hikers along two atmospheric and scenic old drove trails and via three Munros*.
Length: 2 days/1 night
Grade 4: Walkers should be fit and prepared for some strenuous hiking
Group Size: 4-10
Drovers Walking Break itinerary
Day 1: Monega Path Auchavan to Auchallater, via the Monega Path, 24km/15miles Meeting in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, a minibus will transport you to the start of the walk. The walk starts in Glen Isla at Auchavan, and follows the River Isla back towards its source in Caenlochan Glen. After a climb, we detour via the Munros of Glas Maol, Cairn of Claise and Carn an Tuirc, then drop down into Glen Clunie. You will then be transposted to your accommodation in Braemar for the night.
Day 2: Auchallater to Glen Doll, via Jock's Road, 22km/13miles Transport to the start of Jock's Road. This fabulous walk passes picturesque Loch Callater before a steep climb out of the glen to 953m where the panoramic views can be enjoyed. Then it's a drop down into Glen Doll, keeping an eye out for those elusive eagles and ghosts on the way! Transport from Glen Doll back to Blairgowrie.
Price:
£180 per person. Includes:- One-night B&B in three-star hotel or guesthouse (based on two people sharing a twin room).
- Packed lunch on day two
- Qualified guide
- Transport to start and at finish of walks
Dates for 2010: April 10-11 April 30-May 1, May 29-30, June 28-29, Sept 8-9, Oct 22-23