Morrone ascent, Braemar

Summary

Morrone is a Corbett that sits above Braemar and makes a lovely hill circuit on a fine day. With 360 degree views of the surrounding Cairngorm peaks and over Braemar itself, this walk with a pretty riverside return route makes a great half day excursion.

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Terrain

Good path, track and minor road. Steep but straightforward ascent unless visibility poor.

Deer Stalking information

North west of summit: Mar Estate. Stalking between late July and 15 Feb. No stalking at weekends. If further information is needed, please e-mail [email protected]

Getting there

Start

Braemar village centre.

Public Transport

Regular bus service between Braemar and Aberdeen.

Start Grid Ref

NO151913

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 12km / 7.5 miles
Time: 4 - 5 hours
Ascent: 650m (Profile)

Summits Climbed

Corbett: Morrone

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Stage 1

Start the walk from the centre of Braemar. If it is difficult to find parking, there is parking at the top of Chapel Brae from where you can join the walk. From the centre of Braemar cross the bridge over the Clunie with its waterfalls and walk along the main street passing the Fife Arms towards the Linn of Dee. At the little roundabout turn left and take the right hand fork up Chapel Brae. After passing the car park and pond and last house keep left up the track signed for Morrone.

Stage 2

Keep left at the fork and go through the gate and continue uphill, passing a house on the left and then bearing right before climbing more steeply to the left through the start of the birch woods. At a fork take the left path which climbs steeply uphill to a viewpoint indicator and bench. Head almost across the track - signed for Morrone.

Stage 3

The path starts to climb more steeply once more and soon reaches a gate and beyond that, the open moorland. Continue on the well-made path as it climbs uphill. The views behind over Braemar improve as you gain height.

Stage 4

After a while the path passes some piles of stones and continues uphill. Eventually the gradient eases and the mast at the top of Morrone comes into view for the first time. This was built as a radio relay station for the local mountain rescue team. Keep following the path as it curves round to the left slightly and climbs the last section to the buildings at the top.

Stage 5

From the summit - marked by a trig point beside the mast and buildings at 859 metres - there is a fantastic 360 degree view. Higher mountains are all around, and finest aspect is towards the great peaks of the high Cairngorms.

Stage 6

To descend follow the track that head south west from the summit downhill until it rises slightly to climb a hillock and then turns east to descend into the glen. Keep following the clear track all the way until you reach the minor road in Glen Clunie.

Stage 7

Turn left and follow this old military road north back towards Braemar. The road keeps close to the River Clunie providing some pleasant views and stopping points. Eventually the road crosses a cattle grid and passes through Braemar Golf Course. After passing the Golf Club on the left the road passes a number of houses and emerges in the centre of Braemar.

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