A great small cone-shaped peak with a straightforward climb over boggy ground. Good all round views and pictish-style carvings near the summit.
Summary
Rough moorland path, boggy in places
Terrain
NJ420254
Grid ref
4.6km/2.75 miles
Distance
Grade
Safety warning: Hillwalking when there is snow or ice lying requires ice-axe, crampons and the ability to use them. Some featured routes can become technical ice climbs. Check out our Winter Skills information provided by the Mountaineering Council of Scotland.
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Public transport
1. There is a small area of parking at the side of the B9002 between Lumsden and Cabrack, just 0.8km south of the turn off with the A941, just beyond the farm at Elrick. Just south of this parking area is a fixed gate on the right side of the road as you look south. Climb this and follow a faint track over the heather.
2. When the track forks stay on the left hand side track and then very soon bear left onto a narrow sheep path, aiming for the fence that can be clearly seen heading for the summit of the Buck. Once the fence is reached the clearest path is on the far (east) side, although this area is very boggy until higher ground is reached.
3. Follow the fence uphill, the going gets steadily better underfoot. On a clear day there are good views to Ben Rinnes, the Tap O'Noth, and the coast beyond.
4. The summit has a rocky outcrop with a trig point on the top. From here there are extensive views over Strathdon, and into the Cairngorms.
5. On the way up to the summit, after climbing over the first rocks, there is a large slab with its face aimed at the trig point. On this are three interlocking carved fish in Pictish style. There is also often a small visitor book hidden in one of the walls nearby.
6. From the top descend via the same route to reach the road and the start.
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