I left my vehicle in the car park beside the road bridge leading to Mains of Inverourie, just west of the B9136 Tomintoul to Glenlivet Road and the River Avon in Strath Avon, crossed the bridge and walked briefly south on the B9136 to the access track for Ballenlish. I[…]
Tumps, Carn Ellick and Carn Liath, Strath Avon
Carn Ellick – I headed for Glenconglass, accessed along minor roads to the north of Tomintoul, with the intention of climbing the Tump, Carn Ellick, via Ellick Farm. On arrival at the small parking area a sign indicated a clockwise circular forest route taking in Carn Daimh. Having already climbed[…]
Graham Tops East of Strath Avon
Checking the weather forecast for the weekend, Saturday appeared to be the better day for a trip to Strath Avon to climb a few tops on its east side. The car park at Delnabo, south-west of Tomintoul, was empty when I arrived and once geared up I set off for[…]