A fairly easy ascent leading to the moorland summit of Corryhabbie Hill with extensive views over Glenlivet, Ben Rinnes and Speyside. Moorland and farm tracks complete the circuit.
Summary
Farm tracks, heather moorland with some tracks, fence to climb and small river to cross.
Terrain
NJ268323
Grid ref
12km/7.5 miles
Distance
Grade
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1. It is often possible to park at Ellivreid Farm, if not, there is space at the back of a passing space just a little further along the road. From the farm go through the gate opposite and follow the faint grassy track straight across the field heading for a gap in the pines opposite. Go through the gate and through the gap in the trees. From here follow the track which bends left and through a gateway to head around the hill. When the track forks keep right and soon the track peters out. Keep following the highest ground, heading up the flank of the hill.
2. Climb the fence (head for the larger post straight ahead where stones have been placed to make it easier) and keep gently climbing on the heather. Soon the steep hillside can be seen ahead. Bear slightly left and head directly up the slope. There are a number of paths in the heather which also has very boggy ground amongst it. Once almost at the top a stony track is reached. Turn left along this to climb to the summit of Corryhabbie Hill.
3. The final stretch to the summit is very pleasant, on easy ground, with good views in all directions. To the north east is Ben Rinnes, on a clear day the sea can be seen beyond to the north west, and looking south west the Ladder Hills, Glenlivet and in the distance the Cairngorms. The summit is marked by a trig point capped with a curious metal hat and surrounded by a large stone shelter.
4. From the top continue to follow the track along the ridge which makes the going very easy. The track curves left before a cairn on the ridge and starts a steeper descent back into Glen Rinnes. When a T junction is reached turn left and follow the track downhill to cross the stream and head left alongside a fence. When an old metal gate is reached go through it to the right and cross the field aiming for the house with the windturbine. Before reaching the next field turn left along a line of sparse trees and soon a track is reached.
5. The track fords a small stream and continues along the glen. At a T junction turn left to follow the track to the ruins and pine trees at the Folds of Corrhabbie. Ignore the track to the left and immediately after the trees on the right head down a very faint path on the right towards the river at the bottom. Once through the broom bushes cross the river on stepping stones and climb up the far side aiming for a lone tree where there are some ruined buildings.
6. Just beyond the piles of stones cross rough ground to reach a gate at the corner of the grazing field. Go through this and continue straight ahead until the outward track from earlier is reached. From here retrace your steps through the gap in the trees to the farm at the start of the walk.
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