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Glenesk - Loch Lee - Shank of Inchgrundle

Description

This walk starting at Invermark at the head of Glenesk follows the River North Esk briefly to its source, Loch Lee where a good track follows the loch side and then the river to the Falls of Unich a spectacular single drop from the end of a gorge to the valley floor. From the falls a path leads up through the gorge offering good views down the gorge and to the surrounding hills and to the Falls of Damff. A short climb following a small burn to the north of Cairn Lick leads to a great view of Loch Lee and of Carlochy of Lee until this point a hidden corrie loch. The route returns via a track down the Shank of Inchgrundle to retrace the route along Loch Lee and to the car park.

Access Info

Car parking is available at Invermark with no access problems, please obey any signs during the shooting season. There is No Camping in the catchment area of Loch Lee which is a Public Water Supply. There is no public transport to this area.

Additional Info

This route can be shortened to cover only Loch Lee or the Falls of Unich.

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