Creag Leacach and Glas Maol

[johnbythell]

A nice round on the east side of the A93, with some excellent views and an inversion of sorts.

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Heading up the Allt Coire a' Bhathaich shortly after leaving the Devil's Elbow viewpoint car park. Creag Leacach behind

Fallen tree stuck in the burn - maybe it will re-root itself there?

The A93 curving around the Cairnwell, Coire Bhathaich on the right

Same view from the summit of Creag Leacach - drizzly rain somewhat spoiling the views, and the inclination to linger..

The shelter at the bealach below Cul Riabhach

Which on closer inspection looks like you'd have to be in serious peril to use it, as it looks like it's already starting to collapse

Looking back towards Creag Leacach from the lower slopes of Glas Maol

Extensive defences around the summit trig point on Glas Maol

Low cloud hanging in the glens to the north of Glenshee

.. and starting to pour over south into Glenshee

There was a short section of intermittent path down around the head of Coire Bhathaich before I picked up the estate track down the crest of the Leacann Dubh and back to the Devil's Elbow viewpoint car park.

Great option for a quick round on the way south from Braemar, a bit of a damp day, but still with some atmospheric views.