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Aberdeenshire

Kirriemuir Landward East

Glen Clova and Ben Tirran loop — Cairngorms National Park

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Aberdeenshire

Kirriemuir Landward East

Glen Clova and Ben Tirran loop — Cairngorms National Park

Hard

3.7

(3)

hikers

Glen Clova and Ben Tirran loop — Cairngorms National Park

05:34

17.0km

730m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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111 m

Glen Clova Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect place for a stop halfway round the Glen Clova loop

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1.05 km

View of Glen Clova

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Beautiful view down on the valley

Tip by

2.47 km

Loch Brandy is a lovely mountain corrie surrounded by steep craggy slopes. The path up from Clova is well maintained and not too far but quite steep. There is a circuit of the loch or options to walk further over Green Hill and across to Loch Wharral and back into Glen Clova.

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3.12 km

The Snub Viewpoint Over Loch Brandy

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The Snub is a great viewpoint at 837m above Glen Clova and Loch Brandy. It's a tough climb up here but not a great distance and the views are magical. Continue around the loch for a high-level loop before dropping back down into the glen.

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7.71 km

Ben Tirran Summit

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Ben Tirran is a Corbett rising above Glen Clova. It can be approached from the south where there are several options to park and start from. Combined with a walk up and round Loch Brandy would make a good day out, and can be started from the Clova Hotel.

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17.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

3.74 km

2.63 km

243 m

Surfaces

8.34 km

4.47 km

3.61 km

243 m

166 m

136 m

Elevation

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

11°C

4°C

43 %

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Glen Clova and Ben Tirran loop — Cairngorms National Park

Glen Clova Hotel

View of Glen Clova

Loch Brandy

The Snub Viewpoint Over Loch Brandy

Ben Tirran Summit

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