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Date. Friday 31st Dec 2010 (hogmanay)
Completed by. Dave, Julie and Wilson
Weather. Clear at times with high winds frown in.
Time. 4.75hrs
Distance. 12km
Ascent. 813 m
Hills.
Munro’s x 0
Corbett’s x 1
Grahams x 0
Ben Gulabin
Starting from.
Parking space 1.5km north of the Spittal of glenshee
This was basically a scouting trip, fine time to check the roads and the snow conditions under foot. The Corbett of choice was Ben Gulabin.
Being situated near the road made this a good hill for the day. A quick up and down, relatively low ascent and short distance made this a good choice. Also if the conditions were better than anticipated we could go for the circular route around Coire Shith.
We were parked up and ready later than planned, we started walking at 11.30. Conditions were good.With little wind, and the sun trying its best to make an appearance we decided on the bigger route.
We headed up the track for a bit then made a beeline for Creagan Bheithe 759m then we carried on north to Carn Mor 876m from here we carried on around the rim of Coire Shith passing the 788m spot height then on to the final top at 747m. Here we were greeted with a nice tall slim cairn that was over 6’ in height. Nice views were had of Ben Gulabin, our final climb of the day.
- looking up glenshee
- looking down glenshee whith Duchray hill head on.
- some old steeworks heading for Creagan Bheithe. Ben Gulabin in full view
- Julie heading for Carn Mor
- views to Ben Gulabin from the head of Coire shith
- Pano to the NE.
- 6' cairn at Creag Lamhaich. Ben Gulabin behind.
- looking up Gleann Taitmeach
- the poor summit cairn that is Ben Gulabin
- Wilson thinking about descending.
- perfect timing. just before dark gets a hold.
We dropped down SSE…. Bum slides most of the way then headed up via the north side onto the summit to be met with a rather disappointing cairn. From the Cairn we carried on to the SE then finally dropped off to the east back to the car.
What a great Hogmanay, no drink and plenty exercise thrown in. As for the scouting exercise well that was a big plus.
Our new years day trip was definitely on.