Càrn Daimh circuit from Tomnavoulin

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This superb circular walk begins from Clash Wood near Tomnavoulin. It climbs up past Craighead to traverse the moorland summit ridge of Càrn Daimh before descending back to the start; there are superb views for much of the route.

Terrain

Waymarked paths and tracks with varied terrain underfoot; some sections can be very wet.

Public Transport

None to start; Tomnavoulin has infrequent bus links with Aberlour (and then Keith or Elgin).

Start

Clash Wood car park, near Tomnavoulin. Open start point in Google Maps for directions.

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Walk Description

Stage 1

Park at the Clash Wood car park off the minor road which branches from the B9008 at the north end of Tomnavoulin. An information board gives details of both this walk and a short ramble around the wood itself. Begin the walk along the track which leads into the woods beside the board. The route is marked with blue circular plaques with white arrows. After a short distance, turn left onto a path that gently slopes down through the trees and then continues along the edge of the wood.

Stage 2

Eventually the path reaches double gates above a track; go over the stiles to the right of the gates to gain the track. Keep almost in the same direction ahead, following the left fork on the track. Further on ignore a small track on the left and pass the buildings at Westertown. Follow the main track as it dog-legs left (using the bridge to avoid the ford). Continue along the track, which climbs steadily, until it almost peters out at a gate. At this point cross the stile just to the right of the gate and continue uphill between the fences. Looking back there are great views towards Ben Rinnes.

Stage 3

Continue straight ahead when two sets of gates cross the grassy path between the fences, and then when the fences end at another gate and stile keep ahead again. Eventually the path comes close to the forestry, goes through a gate and continues along the edge and then into the plantation. When a signposted junction is reached, turn right (signed for Ballindalloch). The next part of the walk follows part of the route of the Speyside Way. It can be very muddy underfoot in places. The route continues through the trees, ignoring a track off to the left, to eventually reach a gate and open country once more with beautiful and extensive views.

Stage 4

The route now follows a track along the open ridge towards the summit of Càrn Daimh. This section is a delight in fine weather, with open views to the Cromdales on your left, and Ben Rinnes and Corryhabbie Hill to the right. Continue ahead to eventually reach the view indicator and cairn at the summit.

Stage 5

Do not cross the fence line, instead continuing along the line of the Speyside Way just to its right. When the path comes alongside another plantation there is a junction. The path off right here (signed Tomnavoulin) is a short cut, but our route continues straight ahead. Further on(near the end of the plantation) the path curves right to head towards a gate. Do not go through the gate, leaving the Speyside Way at this point and instead keep to the right alongside the fence line.

Stage 6

When the path, which climbs gently, forks keep left, still close to the fence. The route is now heading downhill, with great views over Glenlivet ahead. When there is a stile over the fence turn left to cross it and follow the path that continues diagonally downhill. At one point it meets a new fence with no stile, but there are gates just to the left and right. Continue until the path meets the end of a track near the plantation ahead, then continue along the track, passing through a gate and descending by the edge of the trees. Ignore a track heading up left and continue ahead, eventually passing into the trees and then returning to the car park.

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Càrn Daimh circuit from Tomnavoulin

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