Glen Clova - Loch Brandy
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 8 kms | 05:00 (hrs:mins) | 620 metres | Explorer 388: Lochnagar, Glen Muick & Glen Clova |
Description
This route covers an 8 kilometre steep climb to and above Loch Brandy which can be shortened to 4 kilometres by only going as far as the loch itself. Loch Brandy is one of a pair of Corrie Lochs on the north side of Glen Clova above the Clova Hotel where the two legs of the B 955 meet and cross the River South Esk. There are two well defined paths which lead to the loch which complete a track which circles high above the loch and gives excellent views of Glen Clova and the Eastern Grampians to Lochnagar and Mount Keen.
Most walkers are content only to walk up to the loch which is a steep climb in it self but this description includes the high path above the corrie. Navigation is not too difficult on this walk but care should be taken and good boots and a current hill weather forecast should be obtained because of the summit height.
Access Info
Travel North from Kirriemuir on the B955 for 14 miles. Park in the Council car park over the bridge from the Clova Hotel. The Public Right of Way leading to Loch Brandy starts at the back of the hotel.
Additional Info
The hill and Hotel are both owned by the same person and walkers and climbers are positively encouraged. There is Hotel and Bunkhouse accomodation in the Glen and there is a Post Bus which runs daily from Kirriemuir the nearest town.
The Clova Hotel serves good food all day, has bunkroom or hotel accommodation, tel: 01575 550350.
Wildlife: Mountain hare, Red deer, Peregrine falcon, Raven, Buzzard, Golden Eagle.
More Info
The Kirriemuir website offers extra information for this area at www.kirriemuir.co.uk
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